# MeguLink: History & Shrine Map — Log Visits & Collect Goshuin

> Explore Japanese shrines and temples with manga and AI historical guides. (iPhone/iPad app by SHU SAGARA.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/megulink-history-and-shrine-map/id6764502167 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SHU SAGARA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875266934)
- Category: Travel, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 77 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-07-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/megulink-history-and-shrine-map/id6764502167/reviews.md

## What is MeguLink?

MeguLink is a travel app for exploring Japan's shrines and temples through the historical figures connected to them — told in short manga. No dense timelines or textbooks needed: bite-sized manga bring each figure's story to life, making your visits and trips more fun.

[Recommended for]
- Trace a historical figure's shrines and temples on the map, starting from the powers of their era
- People who love visiting shrines and temples
- Anyone interested in Japanese history and its historical figures
- Those who want to learn history the easy way, through manga
- Travelers who want to know the stories behind the places they visit

[What you can do]
- Explore shrines and temples as "pilgrimage collections" and track your progress from your visit records
- Complete a collection and save or share a card featuring photos of every place you visited
- A curated selection of Japan's nationally known shrines and temples — Ichinomiya, Beppyo shrines, National Treasures, and pilgrimage temples
- Find shrines and temples near your current location or a registered area
- View details and blessings of spots and historical figures
- See when each shrine's festivals take place, and what to look for on its grounds
- Read historical figures' stories as manga
- Talk with historical figures such as Tokugawa Ieyasu, Oda Nobunaga, and Abe no Seimei via AI
- Save places you want to visit and get reminders for planned visits
- Keep a record of your visits with photos of goshuin stamps and favorite shots

[Premium Plan]
For those who want to go deeper, a Premium plan is available: JPY 600/month or JPY 6,000/year, with a free 3-day trial for first-time subscribers.
- No ads
- Unlimited visit photo storage (free plan: up to 20 photos in total)
- Access to Premium-only collections such as fortune shrines, the lords of Kamakura, and the Battle of Kawanakajima

[Designed with your privacy in mind]
- Use the app anonymously, or carry your records over with Sign in with Apple (no email or password required)
- Your location is never stored on our servers (area settings are limited to the municipality you register yourself)
- No tracking via the advertising identifier (IDFA)

[Feedback]
Use the in-app "Report" button, or reach us through App Store reviews and our contact form.

[Terms & Privacy]
Terms of Use: https://meguru-app-prod.web.app/terms.html
Privacy Policy: https://meguru-app-prod.web.app/privacy.html
Legal Notice (Specified Commercial Transactions Act): https://meguru-app-prod.web.app/tokushoho.html

## Key features

- Personalized shrine and temple recommendations
- Historical figure personality quiz
- Location-based shrine and temple search
- Detailed spot and historical figure information
- Short manga stories of historical figures
- AI chat with historical legends
- Save travel memories and Goshuin stamps

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/megulink-history-and-shrine-map/id6764502167/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 見やすくて便利！

*2026-07-13*

近くの神社や行きたい神社が写真付きで見やすくていい！画面がゴチャゴチャしてないから、ストレスが少ない。

特集だと漫画が読めるのも高評価！

## Frequently asked questions about MeguLink

### What is MeguLink?

MeguLink is a travel app designed to enhance your exploration of Japanese shrines and temples. It uses short manga and AI to bring historical figures and their stories to life, making your visits more engaging and informative.

### How does MeguLink help me discover shrines and temples?

You can chat with 'Megurin' for personalized recommendations, search for nearby locations based on your current position, and explore detailed information about each spot, including historical figures and their divine blessings.

### Can I learn about Japanese history with MeguLink?

Yes, the app makes learning history fun and easy through short manga that tell the stories of historical figures. You can also take a quiz to discover which legendary figure you resemble most.

### What are the benefits of the Premium Plan?

The Premium Plan offers an ad-free experience, unlimited photo uploads for your visits, and access to exclusive content like special themes such as 'Financial Fortune'. It costs ¥600/month or ¥6,000/year.

### Does MeguLink have ads?

Yes, the free version of MeguLink contains advertisements. Users can opt for the Premium Plan to enjoy an ad-free experience.

### Is MeguLink safe for younger users?

MeguLink has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. The app also prioritizes privacy with anonymous usage options and no tracking via Advertising Identifier.

### How often is MeguLink updated?

The app was last updated on June 28, 2026, indicating active development and regular updates to enhance features and user experience.

### What devices support MeguLink?

MeguLink is available for iPhone and iPod devices, allowing users on these platforms to explore Japanese cultural sites.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.0 — 2026-08-24

[Era map]
- The map now has an "Era map". Choose an era, from Asuka-Nara through to Bakumatsu-Meiji, and the powers of that time appear across the country.

### 1.9.13 — 2026-08-18

[Collect the New Year]
- Pilgrimage collections now include a group called "By occasion and blessing". The first one is the ten shrines and temples that draw Japan's biggest New Year crowds - now a set you can visit and complete.

[Festivals and highlights]
- Many more places now list when their festivals fall and what to look for on their grounds, so you can check what's happening in the season before you go.

Plus a review of our written entries and small improvements throughout.

### 1.9.12 — 2026-08-14

[Every milestone leaves you an image]
- When your visit log reaches a milestone, a card appears - made from photos of the shrines and temples you've been to. Keep it, or share it as it is.

[Achievements on an ema board]
- Your achievements now hang together like votive tablets. Pick one and take just that one with you.

Plus small improvements and fixes throughout.

### 1.9.11 — 2026-08-08

[The pilgrimage collection screen, rebuilt]
- Now split into two tabs, Nationwide and By prefecture, so the collection you're after is easier to find

Plus small improvements and fixes throughout.

### 1.9.10 — 2026-08-05

[Multiple photos for each shrine and temple]
- Swipe through several photos on a shrine or temple's detail screen — the main hall, the grounds, the gate, and more

[Achievement cards now feature photos]
- The card you share when you complete a collection is now a square card featuring photos of the places you visited

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*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 2026-08-26.*