Most features are high quality and free to use
Most features are high quality and free to use
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Document your temple and shrine visits in Japan with a digital stamp book, journal, and map. Enjoy a relaxing puzzle game featuring temple illustrations and calligraphy. Save your memories and plan your next pilgrimage.
✓Digital goshuin book
✓Temple and shrine map
✓Personal visit journal
✓Sliding puzzle game
✓36,000+ mapped places
✓Scan and import stamps
✓Offline collection catalog
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What's New in GoShuin
3.0.6
November 9, 2026
Explore the new China and Taiwan temple guide with map locations, sourced history and photo links. The guide can receive new entries between app updates. Switch between illustrations and real photos in Explore. The China and Taiwan guide includes 10 illustrations for each region. Add your own place photo to use it in place of the Wikimedia photo. Temple and shrine illustrations now fade into halftone dots at the edges. We also fixed the frosted edge below the caption in My Goshuin.
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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases
$1.99
All Puzzles
All pictures and Normal/Hard. Hexagon sold separately.
Events
Slide mixed blocks to complete three temples.
Nov 9, 2026 — Nov 23, 2026
Discover nearby shrines. Keep a new memory.
Oct 14, 2026 — Nov 14, 2026
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What is GoShuin?
GoShuin is a digital application designed to help users collect memories of Japan's temples and shrines. It functions as a digital goshuin book, a shrine and temple map, a personal visit journal, and includes a sliding puzzle game.
Does GoShuin have ads?
No, GoShuin does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with optional one-time purchases available for additional features.
How many places can I save in GoShuin?
The first 50 distinct places marked with Goshuin collected are included for free. An optional one-time purchase removes this limit, allowing for unlimited saves.
What kind of puzzles are in GoShuin?
GoShuin features a relaxing sliding puzzle game with over 320 illustrated pictures, including temples, shrines, and calligraphy designs. Puzzles can be played on various grid sizes and in a Huarong Dao-inspired mode.
Can I use GoShuin offline?
Yes, the bundled catalog and local records work without an account, meaning you can access your collection offline. Optional features like iCloud sync require an internet connection.
What devices does GoShuin support?
GoShuin is available for iPhone and iPad devices. It has an age rating of 4+.
How often is GoShuin updated?
The latest version of GoShuin is 3.0.6, released on November 9, 2026. Updates are generally released to improve features and reliability.
What languages does GoShuin support?
The app interface supports Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese, making it accessible to a wide range of international travelers.
