Most features are high quality and free to use
Most features are high quality and free to use
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About
Collect Japanese shrine and temple memories through a digital journal, map, and puzzle game. Document visits, organize stamps, and explore over 36,000 locations. Enjoy relaxing sliding puzzles with temple and calligraphy art.
✓Digital goshuin book
✓Shrine and temple map
✓Personal visit journal
✓Sliding puzzle game
✓Stamp collection
✓Location search and directions
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What's New in GoShuin
3.0.5
November 6, 2026
Enjoy larger, better balanced puzzle boards. On an unfolded Duo, statistics stay on the left and controls on the right. Empty spaces are darker and easier to see, and the completed-picture reference is tucked into Hint. Adjust difficulty with a slider anchored at Easy, Normal and Hard. Every setting uses a verified minimum move count. Completing a picture gradually raises the next new puzzle's challenge; unfinished games keep their original setting and saved moves. Earn a saved Perfect solve achievement by finishing at the minimum. Play a true hexagonal tray with 22 triangular pieces and two connected empty spaces. Triangles slide without rotating, with legal moves and hints that lead to completion. Rounded tiles and 6×6 have been removed. Hints refresh after moves and undo. Optional live statistics show the fewest moves remaining and proven closer/farther feedback. If the exact minimum is unavailable, the count is clearly marked as a lower bound.
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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases
$1.99
All Puzzles
All pictures and Normal/Hard. Hexagon sold separately.
Events
Discover nearby shrines. Keep a new memory.
Oct 14, 2026 — Nov 14, 2026
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FAQ
What is GoShuin?
GoShuin is a travel app that combines a digital goshuin book, a shrine and temple map, a personal visit journal, and a sliding puzzle game to help you collect memories of Japan.
Does GoShuin have ads?
No, GoShuin does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with optional one-time purchases for additional content and features.
What kind of puzzles are in GoShuin?
GoShuin features sliding puzzles with over 320 illustrated pictures of temples, shrines, and calligraphy. You can choose from 3x3, 4x4, 5x5 grids, or a Huarong Dao-inspired mixed block mode.
How many places can I map in GoShuin?
The app includes the first 50 distinct places marked Goshuin collected for free. An optional one-time purchase removes this limit, allowing unlimited saves.
Can I use GoShuin offline?
Yes, the bundled catalogue and local records work without an account, indicating offline functionality for core features. Optional features like iCloud sync require an internet connection.
What devices does GoShuin support?
GoShuin is available for iPhone and iPad, as indicated by its supported devices list.
How often is GoShuin updated?
The app was last updated on 2026-11-06, suggesting regular updates to improve functionality and content.
What languages does GoShuin support?
GoShuin supports Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese, making it accessible to a wider range of users.
