Henro no Akari for iOS

What is "Henro no Akari"?

Our main goal is to support your pilgrimage!

We have installed beacons (*) on power poles all around the famous spots of the pilgrimage to distribute location-based information directly to you through the application. Giving you directions, short introductions about temples or information about recommended restaurants, cafes, accommodations, famous spots. The best thing is, you can customize the application perfectly to receive information meeting your needs.

() A beacon is a device that uses Bluetooth radio waves to transmit information to different devices.

Main functions

Temple Introductions

All 88 temples are fully covered.

You can get detailed information about each temple and notifications from the priests!

Pilgrimage Album

Record and organize your favorite pictures during the pilgrimage!

Also with the help of the beacons, you can automatically record the date and time of your visit to each temple.

Area Information

Get useful information such as discounts and events nearby stores!

You will automatically receive notifications when you get near the destinations. Of course, you can also get them by yourself, just anytime you need.

Pilgrimage Map

Search and navigate from your current location to your destination.

Store information is also displayed on the map.

* The application is free of charge. However, your provider may charge for data usage.

* Recommended OS for this application is iOS 10 or higher.

* There could be some issues on certain devices.