# Washitsu - room escape game -

> Solve Japanese-style room escape puzzles using item interaction and observation. (iPhone/iPad app by koji morimoto.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/washitsu-room-escape-game/id859695538 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [koji morimoto](https://appshunter.io/developer/770492167)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Puzzle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 23 App Store ratings · 34 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.1 · 22 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-04-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/washitsu-room-escape-game/id859695538/reviews.md

## What is Washitsu?

Washitsu - a Japanese‐style room -

When I wake up 
I was in a strange room 
Find the hidden items in the room 
The interpretation of the tricks many 
escape from this room 

Method of operation 

examine the suspicious location 
· Touch the place you want to examine 

select an item 
· Touch the item you want to select 

see a detailed image of the item 
・The touch again the selected item 

Select other items to display detailed image of the item 
You can use the item to item by touching

By touching the Home icon in the upper left
You can get back to the title screen

By touching the top right corner of the "?" Icon
You can go to Tips Site 
(Sorry, Language Tips site is Japanese only)

In the MORE GAMES button on the title screen 
You can see the other games

There are puzzles using Japanese Kanji
「風」「林」「火」「山」
With that taken as a sign these
And I think that you can play for those who are English-speaking countries

## Key features

- Japanese-style room exploration
- Hidden item discovery
- Puzzle interpretation
- Item combination mechanics
- Kanji-based puzzles
- Hint system

## Recent user reviews (10 of 34)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/washitsu-room-escape-game/id859695538/reviews.md

### 4/5 — パズルは苦手だけど💪

*2025-03-30*

猫のパズルと行燈の絵に詰まりましたが少し時間を掛けて通過できました。
でも全体的に謎解きが少なくて早めの脱出かと思いましたがパズルでスンナリ行かず、それが返って楽しめました。
巻き物は下部にスペースが有ってアイテム欄から消されないのでまだ活用されるのだと理解できましたし、解り易かったかと思いました。
楽しくplayさせて頂きました。
有り難うございました。

### 5/5 — 这个系列很好玩，全都玩了一遍

*2023-06-06*

推荐

### 4/5 — 好玩

*2020-11-30*

细节很多 但是有些物品藏得太隐蔽了 不乱点找不到 又没有提示

### 4/5 — アイテム残し

*2020-11-06*

サクサクで良かったです

升は結局酒か水を入れてから何にも使わなかったんですが、多分風林火山のヒントに使うんだろうなぁ…
もう一度やり押してみても一体どこで使用するのかわかりませんでした

### 3/5 — ヒントが

*2020-11-06*

変なCMがなくて良い

### 4/5 — 楽しいけど物足りない！

*2019-12-22*

あれやこれや解いて、ノってきた！と思ったらもう脱出…謎の質が良いだけに、まだまだ遊んでいたいと思ってしまいます。

### 5/5 — 和室た

*2019-05-17*

楽しく出来た。

### 3/5 — まあまあかな

*2019-04-06*

簡単にできました

### 3/5 — 脱出和室ゲーム

*2019-03-01*

まぁまぁ楽しかったです。短い割に、

### 5/5 — tricky, but excellent...

*2018-04-04*

great game from great developer, all of his escape games are fantastic!

## Frequently asked questions about Washitsu

### What is Washitsu?

Washitsu is a room escape game where players are placed in a Japanese-style room and must find hidden items and solve puzzles to escape. It features unique Kanji-based challenges.

### How do I play Washitsu?

You play Washitsu by examining suspicious locations, touching items to select them, and touching them again for a detailed view. You can combine items to solve puzzles and escape the room.

### Are there hints available in Washitsu?

Yes, there is a hint system available. Touching the "?" icon in the top right corner will take you to a Tips Site, though it is currently only available in Japanese.

### Does Washitsu have ads?

No, Washitsu does not contain advertisements. It is a completely free game without any ads.

### What devices can I play Washitsu on?

Washitsu is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It is not available on Android or other platforms at this time.

### Is Washitsu suitable for all ages?

Washitsu has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger players. The puzzles are designed to be challenging but accessible.

### How often is Washitsu updated?

The latest version of Washitsu is 1.1, which was last updated on March 29, 2017. Future updates may be released to add new content or fix bugs.

### Can I play Washitsu offline?

The description does not explicitly state offline play capabilities. However, as a single-player puzzle game, it is likely playable without an internet connection once downloaded.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2017-03-29

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

Minor fixes.
Adjust sound effect.
Arrow button design change.

### 1.0 — 2014-04-22

No release notes.

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