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STORE & VENUE PARTNERS

Make GuideTunes
your new touchpoint with travelers.

A partner program where your store or venue places dedicated QR codes and materials to introduce a 10-language audio guide to international travelers. Track usage and purchases in your own dashboard, and receive 20–30% of this month's eligible net sales at the rank set by last month's results.

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Initial fee: in principle ¥0Monthly fee: in principle ¥0Dedicated QR codes10 languages

Custom content, bespoke development, printing and shipping may incur separate costs.

Counter-top QR stand with travelers in the backgroundConcept image

Eligible businesses

Hotels, ryokan & hostels

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Restaurants & cafes

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Attractions & experiences

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Souvenir & retail shops

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Kimono rental & tourist services

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Commercial facilities & shopping streets

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Tourist information centers

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Other venues serving international travelers

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Do these challenges sound familiar when serving international guests?

Foreign-language service varies by staff member

No time to explain the story behind dishes or the area

QR campaigns with no visible results

Few experiences to offer during waits and stays

No insight into international guests' behavior

Wanting to try something new at low cost

What your venue does, and what GuideTunes provides

Your venue

  • Apply and contract
  • Choose placement locations
  • Place approved promo materials
  • Give simple guidance when needed
  • Keep materials in place
  • Remove materials when the agreement ends
  • Avoid misleading explanations

GuideTunes

  • Dedicated QR codes & short URLs
  • Multilingual landing pages
  • The audio guides
  • Promo material templates
  • Partner dashboard
  • Results measurement
  • Payout statements
  • Support desk

How different venues use GuideTunes

Front-desk QR cardConcept image
Front-desk QR card
Entrance signboard & flyersConcept image
Entrance signboard & flyers
In-room cards & flyersConcept image
In-room cards & flyers
Breakfast-area standConcept image
Breakfast-area stand

Turn stay time into time to know the city more deeply.

Hotels & accommodation

  • Signboard & flyers at the entrance
  • Cards & flyers in guest rooms
  • A quick mention at check-in
  • A small stand at breakfast
Table-top standConcept image
Table-top stand
A page in the menuConcept image
A page in the menu
Signage for the queueConcept image
Signage for the queue
Cards by the registerConcept image
Cards by the register

Even the wait for food becomes a taste of Japanese culture.

Restaurants

  • Table-top stands
  • A page in the menu
  • Signage at the entrance & queue
  • The story & how to eat, in audio
Entrance poster & signboardConcept image
Entrance poster & signboard
Cards handed out at receptionConcept image
Cards handed out at reception
Signage along the queueConcept image
Signage along the queue
Guiding visitors onward afterConcept image
Guiding visitors onward after

From sightseeing to understanding and feeling.

Attractions & experience services

  • Posters & signboards at the entrance
  • Cards handed out at reception
  • Audio to set the scene while waiting
  • Guiding visitors to nearby spots after

Why venues join

Easy to set up

Just place the approved materials. No app development or hardware needed.

Low cost

Initial and monthly fees are in principle ¥0 — start small.

Visible results

See accesses, purchases and eligible net sales per QR in your dashboard.

Clear payout terms

A 20–30% rank system: last month's results set this month's rate.

A rank system: last month's results raise this month's payout rate from 20% up to 30%.

As sales grow, your payout rate steps up.

STANDARD
20%
Last month's eligible net sales under ¥50,000
The rank set by last month's results applies to all of this month's sales
GOLD
25%
Last month ¥50,000 to under ¥100,000
The rank set by last month's results applies to all of this month's sales
PLATINUM
30%
Last month ¥100,000 or more
The rank set by last month's results applies to all of this month's sales

Your rank is determined by the previous month's eligible net sales, and that rank's rate applies to your entire eligible net sales for the current month. New partners start at STANDARD (20%). Rank changes take effect the following month.

Eligible net sales = actual amounts paid by users − payment processing fees − refunds, cancellations and chargebacks − transactions judged fraudulent

Example
Last month's eligible net sales¥120,000
→ This month's rankPLATINUM（30%）
This month's eligible net sales¥150,000
This month's payout (¥150,000 × 30%)¥45,000

Based on eligible net sales after payment fees, refunds and similar deductions.

¥50,000
JPY (steps of ¥1,000)

Your input is never sent or stored.

If this were last month's result, next month's rank isApplied from the following monthGOLD（25%）
Payout at STANDARD (20%)Applied to the whole month's eligible net sales¥10,000
Payout at GOLD (25%)Applied to the whole month's eligible net sales¥12,500
Payout at PLATINUM (30%)Applied to the whole month's eligible net sales¥15,000
To the next rank¥50,000

This estimate is for reference only. Actual payouts are based on finalized statements reflecting refunds, payment fees and fraud checks.

How sales are attributed

First-touch attribution — the first QR code or URL scanned, valid for 7 days, never overwritten

  • Sales are attributed to the partner whose dedicated QR code or URL was scanned first (first touch).
  • The attribution window is 7 days.
  • Scanning another QR code within the window does not overwrite the attribution.
  • Refunds, cancellations, fraudulent transactions and self-purchases are excluded.
  • Renewals of monthly plans are handled according to the terms of your agreement.
  • If cookies or similar technologies are unavailable, attribution may not be possible.

Results and statements, all in your dashboard.

This month's eligible net salesEstimated payoutSTANDARD/GOLD/PLATINUM progressAmount to the next rankAccesses per QRPurchasesUsage by languageFinalized statementsPayment historyPromo material creation & downloadsQR destination changesSupport

From application to payout

  1. Apply onlineAbout 5 minutes
  2. ReviewTiming shared after we review
  3. ContractTiming shared after we review
  4. QR issuedAfter contracting
  5. Place materialsJust place them
  6. Usage trackedMeasured automatically
  7. Statements finalizedMonthly
  8. PayoutBased on finalized statements

Costs and the agreement

Initial & monthly fees: in principle ¥0

The basic setup is free. Custom content, bespoke development, printing and shipping may incur separate costs (explained in advance).

Partner agreement (with review)

After reviewing your application, we conclude a partner agreement that clearly states your role, payout terms and prohibited conduct.

Ending is simple

You can end through the procedure in your agreement — just remove the placed materials.

Frequently asked questions

Are there initial or monthly fees?
Initial and monthly fees are in principle ¥0. Custom content, bespoke development, printing and shipping may incur separate costs (we will let you know in advance).
Which stores and venues are eligible?
Hotels, ryokan and hostels, restaurants and cafes, attractions and experiences, souvenir and retail shops, kimono rental and tourist services, commercial facilities and shopping streets, tourist information centers — any venue serving international travelers. Other businesses are welcome to ask.
Where should I place the QR?
Anywhere guests will naturally see it — the front desk, tables, guest rooms, the entrance or next to the register. You tell us your preferred placements when applying, and we provide approved materials.
How are payouts calculated?
Your rank is determined by the previous month's eligible net sales, and that rank's rate applies to your entire eligible net sales for the current month. New partners start at STANDARD (20%). Rank changes take effect the following month. Eligible net sales = actual amounts paid by users − payment processing fees − refunds, cancellations and chargebacks − transactions judged fraudulent.
When are payouts made?
Payouts are based on finalized statements reflecting refunds, payment fees and fraud checks. Payment dates and methods are explained when you sign the agreement.
Can I stop partway?
Yes, you can end the partnership through the procedure set out in your agreement. Please remove the placed materials when the agreement ends. Details are provided at contract time.
Can you produce a guide just for my venue?
Yes. Official venue audio guides are produced as business collaboration projects (separately quoted). Choose "Yes" for official content in the application form, or contact us via the organizations page.
Is purchaser personal data shared?
No. We never disclose purchasers' personally identifiable information — names, email addresses, payment details — to partners. Your dashboard shows aggregated results only.

Store & Venue Partner application

Three steps, about five minutes. Your progress is saved on this device for seven days.

STEP 1 / 3 — Basic information

Basic information

Official site, Instagram, etc.
ABOUT THE OPERATOR

About the operator

GuideTunes is planned, developed and operated by Tsurunomaru BASE. From planning and producing multilingual audio guides to partnering with stores and venues, measuring real usage, and managing partner payouts and rewards — we run it all responsibly.

Trade name
Tsurunomaru BASE
Representative
Genki Mori
Service
GuideTunes
Location
Tokyo, Japan
Business
Planning, production and operation of multilingual audio guides
Contact
turunomarubase123@gmail.com
Operator info
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