# Matsuri 祭 > Matsuri 祭 (iPhone/iPad app by Ko Takahashi.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matsuri/id6761138366 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Ko Takahashi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887960101) - Category: Travel, Entertainment - Price: Free - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 17.0 · 58 MB - Languages: American English, Japanese, Norwegian Bokmål, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Thai - Released: 2026-04-20 - Data updated: 2026-08-22 - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matsuri/id6761138366/reviews.md ## What is Matsuri 祭? Matsuri — experience real Japan, day to night. From dawn tea ceremonies in Kyoto townhouses to late-night izakaya hopping in Tokyo's hidden alleys, Matsuri is your all-in-one app for booking authentic Japanese experiences with real local guides. Browse events, follow trusted guides, shop creator goods, back crowdfunding projects, and earn MTC rewards by visiting Japan's sacred sites with AR omikuji. 【EVENTS — 31+ AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCES】 Daytime, evening, and after-dark—booked in seconds: - Tea ceremony (chadō) with practicing masters - Kimono walks through Kyoto's Gion district - Calligraphy (shodō) workshops - Outdoor Zen in Shinjuku Gyoen - Zazen at Kamakura's Zen temples - Shrine & temple guided tours - Washoku Japanese cooking classes - Night culture: izakaya hopping, yokocho alley tours, evening shrine visits, Tokyo nightlife walks - International exchange parties for travelers and locals 【GUIDES — REAL LOCALS, VETTED】 Every guide is a practicing local—a tea master, a Zen monk, a Tokyo nightlife regular—not a hired tourist actor. Follow your favorites, send thank-you tips after experiences, and reach out for custom requests. 【SHOP — CREATOR ONE-OF-A-KINDS】 Buy directly from Japanese artisans and creators. One-of-a-kind ceramics, textiles, crafts, and physical goods shipped from across Japan—straight from the Store tab. 【CROWDFUNDING — BACK WHAT MATTERS】 Support cultural and creator projects with stretch goals, milestone updates, and backer-only rewards. Be part of how Japan's culture gets made. 【SACRED SITES + MTC — VISIT, MINE, EARN】 Travel to real shrines and temples across Japan, open the AR camera, and draw your omikuji fortune to earn MTC experience points and limited-edition NFTs. Pull "Daikichi" (Great Blessing) and unlock special collectibles. All verification runs server-side—zero load on your device. Turn your trip into a pilgrimage. 【LIVE STREAMING】 Watch creators across Japan stream live—tea masters, festival prep, shrine ceremonies, artisans at work, night-market hosts. Join the chat, send reactions, grab exclusive coupons, and support hosts with Tips or Drop product purchases. Catch the archive anytime. 【SMART DIGITAL TICKETS】 Instant QR-coded ticket the moment you pay. Show it at the door—done. Apple Wallet supported. Screenshot entry also works. 【SECURE PAYMENTS】 - Credit card / Apple Pay (Stripe, 256-bit SSL) - SOL / MTC crypto payments supported - Promo codes for discounts - Same-day cancellation available on select events 【GCF COMMUNITY】 Invite friends with your referral code—earn rewards when they book their first experience. Three membership tiers (Matsuri Member / GCF Gold / GCF Platinum) unlock progressively bigger discounts and perks. 【PRIVACY-FIRST】 - Sign in with Apple, Google, or Email - Location used only to show nearby events and shrines - Payment info never stored in-app (handled by Stripe) - Face ID login - Full dark mode - App Tracking Transparency (ATT) compliant—no ad tracking 【ALSO INCLUDED】 - Search by category, region, or date - Wishlist your favorites - 5 languages: English / 日本語 / 中文 / ไทย / Norsk—switch instantly, no restart - Multi-factor authentication Contact: office@jonandcoo.org Terms: https://matsuri.group/en/terms Privacy: https://matsuri.group/en/privacy ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.1.5 — 2026-08-21 - Restaurant reservations. Browse by area and cuisine, and filter by dietary needs including vegan, halal and gluten-free. Booking is free. - Worship moved to My Page as "AR Sanpai Mining"; Restaurants takes its place. - Fixed an issue where an unstable connection could sign you out unexpectedly. - Safer payments, with protection against double charges and a fix for a crash that could happen mid-payment. - You can now delete your account in the app, and reviews and chat gained report and block. - Faster image loading and scrolling, plus push notification fixes. ### 1.1.4 — 2026-07-04 This update adds a life-saving new mode and makes paying and browsing faster and more consistent. - New Disaster Mode. A lifeline that works even without a connection: real-time earthquake, tsunami, and weather alerts, an offline compass that guides you to the nearest evacuation shelter, an SOS signal (flashing light and screen), and offline messaging to reach people nearby when networks go down. It can activate automatically when a major alert is issued. - Faster, more reliable crypto payments. Pay with SOL, MTC, USDC, or USDT and see your purchase confirm in just a few seconds, with clear success and error messages. - One unified checkout. Events, Shop, and Crowdfunding now share the same refined, easy-to-follow payment screen. - Faster everywhere. Home, tickets, and order history load noticeably quicker. - A better Shop. A more responsive purchase flow, smoother delivery-address selection, and an order history that shows your product images. - A clearer My Page. Find your tickets, orders, and crowdfunding pledges at a glance. - Improved event pages. Highlights and organizer details now display reliably, and you can tap the organizer to explore their events. - Many additional bug fixes and performance improvements. ### 1.1.3 — 2026-06-26 ・Added Spanish language support ・Tap anywhere on an event card to open its details ・Select events now link straight to the ticket site for booking ・Event photos & videos now display in full, beautifully ・Search restaurants by area, with a cleaner search bar ・The cart button can now be tucked away (and reopened anytime) ・Stability and performance improvements ### 1.1.2 — 2026-06-19 Discover recommended restaurants and jump straight to their reservation pages. Plus design refinements and minor fixes. ### 1.1.1 — 2026-06-05 What's New in 1.1.1 - Fixed an issue where Shop product images did not appear. - Faster, lighter image loading while browsing the Shop. - Improved reliability and minor stability fixes. ## More apps by Ko Takahashi - [J-Times](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/j-times/id6761513732) All apps by Ko Takahashi: https://appshunter.io/developer/1887960101 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-22.*