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Tellby · A map of place stories

Hear the city

Wherever you are, Tellby tells you the story of the place. Walk, and the story plays.




Story of the day

Shitennō-ji Temple — Orientation

The opening of a story you can hear in the app. The sound plays in the app.

Welcome to Shitennō-ji, a site of profound historical and spiritual significance that stands as the oldest Buddhist temple in Japan to be founded by the state. Established in the year 593 AD by Prince Shōtoku, a pivotal figure in Japanese history who sought to harmonize the nation through the introduction of Buddhism, this temple has witnessed nearly a millennium and a half of…
Shitennō-ji Temple · 2:42 · EN

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FAQ

Questions about Tellby

What is Tellby?

Tellby is a travel audio app built on one idea: every place has a story. Walk, and the story of the spot you are standing in plays.

How does listening work?

Open the app and walk; it moves to the next story section as you reach it. 9,205 places have audio stories today.

Where do I get the app?

On the App Store for iOS (https://apps.apple.com/app/id6761290781) and on Google Play for Android (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.humblekim.cased).

Is it free?

The app is free to download and free to start. Hearing a whole story needs a pass or a subscription inside the app.

Can I listen on the web?

The web (tellby.us) shows places, cities and the opening of each story as text. The sound plays only in the app.

Which cities does it cover?

861 cities and 74,563 public places today.

What are Contents, YouTuber places and Trip book?

Contents (content.tellby.us) is 975 maps of places from films, series and books; YouTuber places (link.tellby.us) is 281,564 places found in 40,521 videos; Trip book (book.tellby.us) turns the places you want into a day-by-day book.