The Experience
Join me on a private sound walk through Kyoto’s quietest neighbourhoods. Using professional audio gear, we’ll shift from sightseeing to deep listening—leaving you completely tuned in to a city that most people treat as a checklist.
SEEK THE QUIET
The 'famous' spots are loud, crowded, and frantic. On a sound walk, we step away from the photo-lines and into the atmospheric pockets of Kyoto that tourists rarely find. A sound walk is about finding the hidden side of the city that is untouched by the rush of the typical tourist circuit.
Deepen Your FOcus
When you put on the headphones, the world changes. Using high-fidelity field recorders, we amplify the textures of the city—from the rhythmic crunch of temple gravel to the silence of a small shrine. This isn't a history lecture; it’s a sensory meditation designed to help you truly tune in to Kyoto.
Truly Experience Kyoto
Sight is only half the story. You won’t just leave with memories; you’ll leave with a professionally edited audio recording of your journey. While photos fade in a digital cloud, your 'audio postcard' allows you to close your eyes and return to Kyoto whenever you wish.
Listen to a recent sound walk—a taste of the textures we’ll discover together:
Guided by a Composer
I’m Simon (aka SJF), a sound artist and composer. For years, my life was defined by the relentless pace of London, but eventually, my wife and I left the ‘rat race’ behind for a life of more intention here in Kyoto.
Upon arriving, I realised that most people visit this city to see it, but very few truly hear it. My goal is to help you bypass the ‘tourist noise’ and find the signal. This isn't a history lecture; it’s an invitation to slow down, tune in, and discover the hidden textures of Kyoto that most travellers walk right past.
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