# KokoKita - Japan Pilgrimage — Anime Sites, Castles, Heritage > Anime Sites, Castles, Heritage (iPhone/iPad app by ryo hashimoto.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kokokita-japan-pilgrimage/id6755731775 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [ryo hashimoto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833176445) - Category: Travel, Navigation - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 18.2 · 25 MB - Languages: American English, Japanese - Released: 2025-12-05 - Data updated: 2026-09-01 - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kokokita-japan-pilgrimage/id6755731775/reviews.md ## What is KokoKita? Explore Japan's iconic spots with GPS-verified proof. Anime pilgrimage sites, castles, World Heritage & more — collect them all with KokoKita. No login required. All data stored on your device. ■ Follow Curated Courses Across Japan Browse themed courses built around Japan's most iconic spots. Nearby spots appear automatically. Tap when you arrive — your visit is recorded instantly. 4 categories, with new courses added regularly: · Anime & Manga (pilgrimage & filming location routes) · History & Culture (e.g. Japan's 100 Famous Castles) · Nature (e.g. National Parks of Japan) · Art & Entertainment (e.g. Tokyo art museums, aquariums) ■ Prove You Were There GPS tracking detects and prevents location spoofing. Every check-in is tamper-proof — undeniable evidence that you really made it there. ■ Look Back on Every Visit · View your journey on a map · Search by date with the calendar view · Browse your full visit history · Add past visits using photo EXIF data ■ Simple & Private by Design No account. No login. No hassle. All data stays on your device. Anime fan trips, castle hunting, shrine visits, nature trails — collect every "I was here" moment across Japan. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | ココキタPremium（月額） | $1.99 | per month | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | ココキタPremium（買い切り） | $19.99 | one-time | ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.6.0 — 2026-08-17 【v3.6.0 - A Smoother First-Time Experience】 ■ Redesigned Onboarding Added a welcome screen on first launch to make it easier to grant location access and get your courses ready. We've also added on-screen guides that walk you through the record button, mode switching, and auto-record feature right where you need them. ■ Share Your Achievements You can now share spots you've completed on a pilgrimage with a special look, including a completion stamp and visit date. ■ Other Improvements ・Smoother switching between Record and Pilgrimage modes ・Better course list display when the connection is unstable ・Minor bug fixes ### 3.5.1 — 2026-07-22 【v3.5.0 - Introducing Kokokita Premium!】 ■ Books You can now organize your check-ins into multiple "Books." Manage your records by theme — travel, work, personal, and more. ■ Trash Deleted check-ins can now be restored from the Trash at any time. No more worrying about accidental deletions. ■ Auto Check-In Kokokita automatically detects places you visit and suggests them as check-in candidates. Set up Excluded Areas to skip specific locations like home or work. The number of unreviewed candidates is shown as a badge on the app icon. ■ Share Courses & Spots You can now share courses and spots as images or text. ■ Favorite Courses Save courses to your favorites and access them instantly from a dedicated list. 【Pilgrimage Mode Enhancements】 ・Added Spot Tour mode — experience spots in sequential order. ・Added a typewriter animation effect to Tour mode. ・Auto check-in candidate counts are now shown as a badge. 【Redesigned Check-In Card】 The visit certificate card has been redesigned with a more polished, refined look. 【Spot List Improvements】 ・Filter spots by prefecture using dedicated tabs. ・Checked-in spots now display a Kokokita stamp. ・Spot descriptions are now shown in the list. 【Premium Plan】 Extended features like Books are available with a Kokokita Premium subscription. Check the Settings screen to learn more. 【Bug Fixes & Performance Improvements】 ・Fixed a bug where course check-in progress was not reflected in the course detail screen. ・Various stability improvements and minor UI refinements. ### 3.5.0 — 2026-07-20 【v3.5.0 - Introducing Kokokita Premium!】 ■ Books You can now organize your check-ins into multiple "Books." Manage your records by theme — travel, work, personal, and more. ■ Trash Deleted check-ins can now be restored from the Trash at any time. No more worrying about accidental deletions. ■ Auto Check-In Kokokita automatically detects places you visit and suggests them as check-in candidates. Set up Excluded Areas to skip specific locations like home or work. The number of unreviewed candidates is shown as a badge on the app icon. ■ Share Courses & Spots You can now share courses and spots as images or text. ■ Favorite Courses Save courses to your favorites and access them instantly from a dedicated list. 【Pilgrimage Mode Enhancements】 ・Added Spot Tour mode — experience spots in sequential order. ・Added a typewriter animation effect to Tour mode. ・Auto check-in candidate counts are now shown as a badge. 【Redesigned Check-In Card】 The visit certificate card has been redesigned with a more polished, refined look. 【Spot List Improvements】 ・Filter spots by prefecture using dedicated tabs. ・Checked-in spots now display a Kokokita stamp. ・Spot descriptions are now shown in the list. 【Premium Plan】 Extended features like Books are available with a Kokokita Premium subscription. Check the Settings screen to learn more. 【Bug Fixes & Performance Improvements】 ・Fixed a bug where course check-in progress was not reflected in the course detail screen. ・Various stability improvements and minor UI refinements. ### 3.4.0 — 2026-05-21 [v3.4.0] Improved visibility for Nearby Spots, Favorite Spots, and Visited Spots ・You can now switch between Nearby Spots, Favorite Spots, and Visited Spots on the Spots screen ・Improved Dark Mode visibility ・Updated the app icon ### 3.3.1 — 2026-05-14 [v3.3.1] I have implemented image license attribution. ## Apps similar to KokoKita | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [World Heritage Navigator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-heritage-navigator/id6761689300) | 4.0 (1) | Free | Travel | | [寺社めぐり](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6747612434) | — | Free | Travel | | [訪れ記録](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6498980610) | — | Free | Travel | | [places - journal & share](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/places-journal-and-share/id6760589449) | — | Free | Travel | | [じぶん名所図鑑：日本の旅行記録と名所巡り](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6758913122) | — | Free | Travel | | [ASHIATO - 日本訪問記録アプリ](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ashiato/id6760211672) | — | Free | Travel | ## More apps by ryo hashimoto - [音符クエスチョン](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6751028054) - [hack.todo](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hacktodo/id6769958914) All apps by ryo hashimoto: https://appshunter.io/developer/1833176445 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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