Kyoto Temple Tracker

Track Temples, Shrines & Tiers

Only for iPhone

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.

iPhone

Plan multi-temple routes with the new Day Trip Planner, never miss a sacred Goshuin seal, and explore 100 historic Kyoto landmarks with seamless cloud backup! 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!

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What's New in Version 1.7: [Expanded to 150 Kyoto Landmarks] • Added 25 iconic, active temples and shrines across Kyoto City, including UNESCO World Heritage Nishi Hongan-ji, the colossal Higashi Hongan-ji, Shosei-en Garden, Entoku-in, Rokudō Chin'nō-ji, Hirano Shrine, and Shōkoku-ji. • All new locations start unvisited, preserving your personal pilgrimage progress. [Data Accuracy & Catalog Curation] • Audited all locations to remove permanently and temporarily closed sites (such as Koto-in, closed indefinitely for renovation), replacing them with active, welcoming landmarks. • Corrected photo assets across key locations (including Giō-ji's authentic moss garden) to ensure faithful visual representations. • Verified all coordinates, entrance requirements, and opening hours for dependable trip planning. [Report an Issue Feature] • Easily report changes to temple hours, admission fees, or listing details with our new in-app report link on every location card. [Localized "Best Time to Visit" Guides] • Discover the optimal visiting hours for all 150 temples and shrines, now fully localized in English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Korean. • Instant real-time language switching now immediately updates the More menu options and map settings. [Performance & Image Optimization] • Optimized and compressed photography across the entire catalog for faster loading, silky-smooth scrolling, and a smaller app download size.

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    Seller
    RICHARD HILL
    Size
    51.8 MB
    Category
    Travel
    Compatibility
    Requires iOS 26.2 or later.
    • iPhone
      Requires iOS 26.2 or later.
    • Mac
      Requires macOS 26.2 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
    • Apple Vision
      Requires visionOS 26.2 or later.
    Languages
    English and 3 more
    • English, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese
    Age Rating
    4+
    In-App Purchases
    Yes
    Copyright
    © 2026 RJ Hill