Photo-guided walking directions

Walking Directions in Tokyo

Tokyo's old neighbourhoods - Yanaka, Asakusa, Kagurazaka - hide shrines, tiny bars and alleys behind the big streets. House numbers are assigned by age, not position, so addresses are useless. imhere photographs each step through the yokocho lanes.

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How to navigate Tokyo old town

Start from a station exit. The photos show the shrine gate, the vending machines, the corner store - the small landmarks that keep you oriented. In the yokocho (alley) bars, the photo of the entrance sign tells you which lantern to follow.

From the airport to Tokyo

From NRT Narita: Skyliner to Nippori (~41 min) or Narita Express to Tokyo Station (~60 min). From HND Haneda: Keikyu line to Shinagawa (~13 min) or Tokyo Monorail to Hamamatsucho (~16 min). Save an imhere route from the station for the final walk through the lanes.

Frequently asked questions

How does imhere work?
Every route is a series of step-by-step photos with short directions. Open the route at your pickup point, then follow each photo.
Do I need GPS in Tokyo?
No. Tokyo's addresses confuse even locals; photos of shrines, signs and alleys are easier to follow.
Does it work offline?
Yes. Routes work offline once opened.
Is imhere free?
Viewing routes is free. Creating and sharing your own routes uses a small number of points, earned by registering and viewing routes.
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