# Ikimono Kokuho — Japan's Natural Monuments

> Japan's Natural Monuments (iPhone/iPad app by MATATABI, K.K.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ikimono-kokuho/id6822795592 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [MATATABI, K.K](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880525676)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 90 MB
- Languages: Japanese
- Released: 2026-10-20
- Data updated: 2026-10-31

## What is Ikimono Kokuho?

Ikimono Kokuho ("Living Treasures of Japan") is a field guide to animals designated as a Natural Monument or Special Natural Monument of Japan. It covers 405 national and prefectural designations across 295 kinds of animals, with photos, descriptions and maps of the designated areas.

SEARCH
- Search by partial names, hiragana, katakana or romanized Japanese
- Filter by group (mammals, birds, fish, insects and more), Special Natural Monuments, national or prefectural designation, prefecture and native livestock breeds
- Browse each prefecture's Natural Monuments from the map of Japan

LEARN
- Photos with zoom and easy-to-read descriptions
- Designation year, area and type, with a map of the designated area
- FAQs, seasonal and regional features, and articles

JOURNAL
- Tap "I saw it!" to log animals you meet in the wild or at a zoo
- Keep the date, notes and photos (only you can see your journal)

COMMUNITY
- Share your own photos and comments with other users

LANGUAGES
Japanese, English, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional) and Korean

PREMIUM (JPY 300 per month incl. tax, first 7 days free)
The free plan lets you log 10 kinds of animals with up to 3 photos each. Premium removes the limit on kinds and allows up to 100 photos each.
- Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase
- The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period
- You can manage or cancel the subscription in your App Store account settings after purchase
- Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription

Use the same account as the web version (https://animal.jtrip-portal.com).

Terms of Use: https://animal.jtrip-portal.com/en/terms/
Privacy Policy: https://animal.jtrip-portal.com/en/privacy/

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |


## Is Ikimono Kokuho safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Ikimono Kokuho.

## Is Ikimono Kokuho legit?

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


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.0 — 2026-10-27

- Recording an encounter now comes with a quiet seal-stamp animation and the sound of traditional Japanese instruments. Badges and completions are celebrated with a gold seal and koto notes.
- You can turn the sounds off in Settings on the My Page tab.
- More animals now have photos, and new photos and descriptions appear without an app update.

### 1.3.1 — 2026-10-26

- The journal completion rate now shows one decimal place, so it moves even after a single record.

### 1.3.0 — 2026-10-25

- The journal collection now shows your overall catalog completion and your progress in each prefecture.
- Export your journal as a PDF and share it right away (Premium). Great for school projects and family memories.

### 1.2.0 — 2026-10-23

- You can now log encounters, notes and photos in your journal without a connection; they sync automatically when you are back online.
- Animal descriptions and designation details now update without an app update.

### 1.1.0 — 2026-10-23

- Added Traditional Chinese and Korean.
- Facility and prefecture pages now link to Maps and to tour and experience search.

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