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audio guide; audio tour
A portable audio device or app that provides recorded commentary and explanations at museums, tourist sites, historic buildings, and other cultural venues.
A compound of 音声 (voice/audio) and ガイド (guide). Commonly available at museums, temples, castles, and other cultural sites in Japan. Many venues offer audio guides in multiple languages, making them valuable for foreign visitors.
Common collocations
- 音声ガイドを借りる: to borrow/rent an audio guide
- 音声ガイドを返す: to return an audio guide
- 音声ガイド付き: with audio guide included
- 多言語音声ガイド: multilingual audio guide
Cultural note
Museums usually rent audio guides for a small fee. Increasingly, venues offer smartphone-based audio guides via QR codes or dedicated apps, sometimes at no extra cost.