Embark on a spiritual pilgrimage through Japan's ancient capital with the Kyoto Temple Tracker! Whether you are a first-time tourist or a seasoned explorer, this app is your ultimate companion to discover, navigate, and log your visits to Kyoto’s most historic landmarks.
Track your journey across 100 hand-selected temples, shrines, castles, and palaces. Learn the history, master traditional etiquette, and turn your pilgrimage into an immersive, gamified adventure.
*** KEY FEATURES ***
• 100 HISTORIC LANDMARKS
Navigate a curated catalog of 100 must-visit locations across Kyoto. From the world-famous orange gates of Fushimi Inari-taisha to quiet, hidden moss gardens in Arashiyama, explore with detailed local summaries, Google/Apple ratings, and key highlights.
• DAY TRIP PLANNER & ROUTE OPTIMIZATION
Plan the perfect multi-temple journey! Select spots from your Bucket List and let the algorithm compute the shortest, most efficient itinerary. Choose from Public Transit, Walking, or Car / Taxi, and export your route directly into Google Maps with full landmark names.
• GOSHUIN SEAL REMINDERS
Never miss collecting a sacred temple stamp! When checking in at a location offering Goshuin, receive a timely reminder to visit the temple office (Shamusho / Nokyosho) before leaving.
• NATIVE GEOFENCED CHECK-INS & CLOUD RECOVERY
Check in when within 1km of any landmark. Your visited history, ratings, and bucket list are safely synced across CloudKit, iCloud, and Game Center—ensuring your progress is completely preserved across device changes or reinstallations.
• GRAYSCALE-TO-COLOR BADGE GRID
Colorize your grid as you explore! Turn your visited locations into a beautiful visual collection of traditional Japanese landmarks and photography.
• 10 CHALLENGES & GAME CENTER
Gamify your travel! Complete 10 custom challenges—such as "The Main Route," "Imperial Master" (visiting all palaces/castles), "Zen Rock Gardens," and "Off the Beaten Path" (discovering remote Tier 10 spots). Sync progress and unlock achievements on App Store Game Center.
• OPTIMAL QUIET HOURS & LIVE DENSITY
Beat the crowds! Access crowd density predictions and view the absolute best times of day to visit each landmark to ensure a peaceful, spiritual experience.
• KYOTO ETIQUETTE & HISTORICAL TIMELINE
Master sacred shrine and temple customs with official Kyoto City guidelines, and explore Kyoto’s rich heritage across major historical eras.
• BUCKET LIST & NEARBY NOTIFICATIONS
Save up to 20 locations on your travel bucket list. Opt-in to receive automatic geofenced notifications when you approach a saved landmark so you never miss a hidden gem.
• FULL MULTILINGUAL SUPPORT (EN, JA, ZH, KO)
Seamlessly switch between English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Korean. Automatically detects your device language with native translations for titles, transit directions, deity info, and historical logs.
Discover Kyoto beyond the guidebooks. Download Kyoto Temple Tracker today and begin your adventure!
