# Kyoto Discover — Traveling and living in Kyoto

> Traveling and living in Kyoto (iPhone/iPad app by shinichi tanimoto.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kyoto-discover/id6757095788 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [shinichi tanimoto](https://appshunter.io/developer/338978015)
- Category: Travel, Navigation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 75 MB
- Languages: English, Japanese
- Released: 2026-01-28
- Data updated: 2026-06-21
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kyoto-discover/id6757095788/reviews.md

## What is Kyoto Discover?

This is a convenient map application for sightseeing and living in Kyoto, Japan.

In addition to tourist information on shrines, temples, tourist facilities, art museums, etc. based on information gathered by the developers themselves when they visited the locations, you can also search for information provided as open data by Kyoto City Hall (such as bicycle parking areas, public facilities, AED locations, public toilets, etc.).

In addition to Kyoto City, the site also provides information on tourist spots in Uji City and Nagaokakyo City.
It also offers a facility search function linked to Apple's Maps app.

Route search is possible using the map app or Google Maps integration function, making it easy to navigate when traveling by foot, public transport, or car.

Weather information from Apple Weather and tourist guides from Apple Intelligence are available.
(Note : To use the Apple Intelligence tourist guide, Apple Intelligence must be enabled on your Apple Intelligence-compatible device.)

Your saved bookmarks are instantly stored in iCloud and synced with your other iOS and iPadOS devices.
You can restore your iCloud bookmarks even if you reinstall the app.

Enjoy your trip and life in Kyoto with this convenient app!

■ Key Features
1. Facility Search
(1) Search Methods
- Map
- Facility name
- Area
- Train line & station

(2) Search Target
- Tourist spots based on on-site research
- AED locations, bicycle parking lots, public facilities, stone monuments, public restrooms
- Other facilities

2. Route Search
Integrate with map and navigation apps for route search and navigation.
・Map App
・Google Maps

3. Communication
Share facility information via email or social media using the sharing function.

4. Apple Weather (Weather Information)
Current weather and forecast for the area around the facility

5. Apple Intelligence Tourist Guide
For tourist attractions, a tourist guide created by Apple Intelligence is displayed.
(To use this feature, your device must be Apple Intelligence-enabled.)

6. Bookmarks
・Bookmark searched facilities by category
・Photo registration for each tourist spot (Available via in-app purchase)

7. iCloud Sync
Bookmarks saved within the app are automatically backed up to iCloud and synced to other devices.
When you reinstall the app, your bookmarks will be automatically synced and restored.

■The ad-free feature is available as a premium feature (in-app purchase) through a subscription.
The contract unit is one month. Once you purchase, the charge will be automatically renewed.
You can try it for free for one week only for the first time for each Apple Account.(You will be charged automatically after one week.)
You can easily cancel your contract at any time.If you cancel during the free trial period, you can use the functions provided by this subscription until the end date of the free trial period.

●Restoration when changing models
Your subscription rights will be automatically restored when you change to a new phone or reinstall the app. You can also restore your rights by restoring your receipt (provided you are signed in to the App Store with the same Apple account).

●Confirmation and cancellation
You can cancel your subscription from your device's settings app or the app's subscription purchase screen.

●About automatic renewal billing
If the automatic renewal is not canceled more than 24 hours before the end date of the period, the contract period will be automatically renewed. You will be charged for automatic renewal within 24 hours of the end of the contract period.

●Precautions
・Those who have been charged cannot cancel the contract by any method other than the above.
・You will be charged via your Apple Account.


*This app uses information from the open data provided by Kyoto City Hall and the "Location Reference Information Download Service" provided by Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $0.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Image registration rights | $0.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.2 — 2026-06-12

1. Added more tourist spots.

2. Internal functionality improvements were implemented.

### 1.2.0 — 2026-05-27

1. Added more tourist spots.

2. Internal functionality improvements were implemented.

### 1.1.0 — 2026-04-14

1. Added more tourist spots.

2. Internal functionality improvements were implemented.

### 1.0.8 — 2026-03-24

You can register photos for each tourist spot.
You can register photos taken with your camera or photos imported from your album.
This feature is available via in-app purchase.

### 1.0.6 — 2026-03-05

1. Updated tourist spot information.

2. Some functionality improvements have been implemented.

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All apps by shinichi tanimoto: https://appshunter.io/developer/338978015

## Related topics

[kyoto discover](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/kyoto-discover) · [discover kyoto](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/discover-kyoto)

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