# GoShuin: Stamps & Puzzles — Japan Shrine Maps & Journal

> Digital Japan shrine/temple journal, map, and stamp collector with puzzle game. (iPhone/iPad app by A.D LONG & J ZHU.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goshuin-stamps-and-puzzles/id6786968561 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [A.D LONG & J ZHU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1785999695)
- Category: Travel, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 313 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2026-07-27
- Data updated: 2026-11-08
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goshuin-stamps-and-puzzles/id6786968561/reviews.md

## What is GoShuin?

Collect the memories of Japan, then bring its temples, shrines and calligraphy together one piece at a time. GoShuin combines a digital goshuin book, a shrine and temple map, a personal visit journal and a relaxing sliding puzzle game.

The first 50 distinct places marked Goshuin collected are included. A separate optional one-time Unlimited saves purchase removes this limit. Existing collected places stay editable, and earlier purchases can be restored.

PLAY WITH TEMPLES, SHRINES AND YOUR OWN STAMPS
Explore 320 illustrated puzzle pictures: 150 temples, 150 shrines and 20 goshuin-style calligraphy designs. Slide tiles into place to complete the picture. Choose a 3×3, 4×4, 5×5 board, or try the mixed rectangular blocks of the Huarong Dao-inspired mode. Use hints, undo a move and return to saved progress at your own pace. You can also turn a stamp saved in your collection into a puzzle.

The first three picture puzzles are free on Easy in the square and mixed-block formats. Puzzle Unlock is an optional one-time purchase that includes every picture, puzzles made from your saved stamps, and Normal and Hard difficulty. Hexagon mode requires a separate one-time purchase, including for Puzzle Unlock owners. No subscription. Restore Purchases is available on each unlock screen.

Each grid size has Easy, Normal and Hard levels based on the verified minimum moves needed. See the starting minimum, follow hints that update with your moves, and earn a Perfect solve achievement by finishing in the fewest possible moves. The completed-picture reference is available in the Hint menu.

FIND YOUR NEXT SHRINE OR TEMPLE
Explore more than 36,000 mapped places across all 47 prefectures. Search Japanese or English names, filter by prefecture and place type, and browse the gallery, list or map. Save places you want to visit and open walking directions in Apple Maps.

BUILD YOUR DIGITAL GOSHUIN BOOK
Scan pages on a supported iPhone or import photos. Adjust crop and perspective, add a title, date and note, and link a stamp to its temple or shrine. Search your collection, zoom in on details and share individual pages. Keep your travel photos alongside your stamps.

REMEMBER EACH VISIT
Record repeat visits, personal notes and optional offerings in yen. Save favourites and omikuji results. Browse available venue illustrations, share stickers and take a quiet break with included instrumental music.

YOUR COLLECTION, CLOSE AT HAND
The bundled catalogue and local records work without an account. Optional Sign in with Apple enables private iCloud scan-library sync and additional artwork downloads. The app interface supports Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese.

Before visiting, check the venue’s current official information and rules. Map coverage is partial, and a listed place does not guarantee goshuin availability. Puzzle illustrations are artwork, not a record of receiving an official temple or shrine stamp.

Public catalogue sources: Wikidata (CC0) and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Optionally show live moves remaining and see when a move takes you closer or farther from completion. When the exact minimum is unavailable, the count is clearly marked as a lower bound.

Try a true hexagonal tray with 22 triangular pieces and two connected empty spaces. Triangles slide without rotating, with legal hints and certified minimums of 6, 12 or 20 moves. Rounded tiles have been removed.

Set difficulty with a slider anchored at Easy, Normal and Hard, including intermediate challenges within each board format. The next new puzzle gradually gets harder as you complete pictures. Each slider setting is based on a verified minimum move count; unfinished puzzles keep their original challenge and saved moves.

## Key features

- Digital goshuin book
- Shrine and temple map
- Personal visit journal
- Sliding puzzle game
- Stamp collection
- Location search and directions

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Puzzles | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hexagon | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited saves | $2.99 | one-time |


## Is GoShuin safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess GoShuin.

## Is GoShuin legit?

GoShuin: Stamps & Puzzles appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for GoShuin is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goshuin-stamps-and-puzzles/id6786968561/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Most features are high quality and free to use

*2026-10-08*

Most features are high quality and free to use

## Frequently asked questions about GoShuin

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.5 — 2026-11-06

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.

### 3.0.4 — 2026-11-05

Discover 320 temple, shrine and calligraphy puzzles, plus puzzles made from your saved stamps. Choose sliding grids or mixed blocks, use hints and undo, and resume saved progress. The first three pictures are free; a one-time purchase unlocks all puzzles. Enjoy improved iPhone, iPad and foldable layouts.

### 3.0.3 — 2026-11-02

Reset filters directly when a search finds no places. Improved place tabs for larger text.

### 3.0.2 — 2026-10-19

Improved collection history and filtering performance. Fixed legacy photo migration to preserve original images when a file cannot be moved or a newer image has the same name.

### 3.0.1 — 2026-10-15

Discover Goshuin Near Your Hometown and 一期一会. New event pages take you straight to nearby discovery, your goshuin collection, scanning, and quiet meditation.

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All apps by A.D LONG & J ZHU: https://appshunter.io/developer/1785999695

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