NihonPass: Japan Step Tracker
Virtual Walking & Trails
Free · In‑App Purchases
Turn daily walks into a virtual adventure across Japan. Explore real trails from Kyoto to Okinawa, collect handcrafted stamps, and build healthy habits without burnout.
Turn your everyday walking into an inspiring journey across Japan.
Whether it’s your daily commute, a morning walk with the dog, or an evening stroll: every single step counts and moves you forward on authentic Japanese trails — with zero GPS drain on your battery.
DISCOVER AUTHENTIC TRAILS
Pick your path and walk at your own pace across Japan’s most iconic regions:
• Kyoto (32 km / 20 mi): From vibrant red torii gates through whispering bamboo groves up to mountain summits. The perfect starter route.
• Tokyo & Shōnan (78 km / 48 mi): From historic shogun gardens through the ancient samurai city of Kamakura to the beaches of Enoshima.
• Okinawa (148 km / 92 mi): From royal Ryukyu castles along coral shores deep into the subtropical Yanbaru rainforest.
• Kyushu (599 km / 372 mi): The grand long-distance adventure across volcanic terrain, steaming onsen hot springs, and historic castle towns.
(More trails and regions will be added continuously in upcoming updates.)
REAL STORIES ALONG THE WAY
Reach real-life waypoints, teahouses, shrines, and scenic landmarks. Each destination unlocks a handcrafted story about local heritage and culture.
COLLECT AUTHENTIC INK SEALS
Just like visiting real shrines and temples in Japan, every milestone you conquer rewards you with an authentic ink stamp for your collector’s book.
HABITS DESIGNED FOR REAL LIFE
• Flexible Rest Days: 2 customizable rest days per week protect your active streak. Healthy movement without guilt or burnout.
• Faithful Companions: Pick a companion (like Neko the lucky cat or Tanuki) to cheer you on every step of the way.
• Tactile Washi Widgets: Bring Japanese train passes, step counts, and trail progress straight to your Home and Lock Screen with realistic paper textures.
• Apple Watch Support: Glance at your wrist to check your distance, streak, and next station without pulling out your phone.
ON-DEVICE PRIVACY
Your steps are read directly from Apple Health and stay strictly on your device. No account required, no tracking, no ads.
Terms of Use (EULA):
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy:
https://nihonpass.app/datenschutz.html
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The developer, Marius Maass, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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Information
- Seller
- Marius Maass
- Size
- 69.5 MB
- Category
- Health & Fitness
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.0 or later. - Apple Watch
Requires watchOS 10.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
English and 2 more
- English, German, Japanese
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Explorer Pass – Yearly $19.99
- Explorer Pass – Monthly $2.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 Marius Maaß
