Kaga Hyakumangoku Route App vs Hikone Castle Explorer! Usage & Stats
The Kaga Hyakumangoku Excursion Route App lets you stroll, sightsee and learn about a collection of historical buildings, gardens and cultural facilities found in the central area of Kanazawa.
From the the Nagamachi Samurai Residences, through Oyama Shrine to Kanazawa Castle Park, Kenrokuen Garden and Honda no Mori Park, be sure to enjoy all that the app has to offer.
◇Main features◇
▼ Walking map
Introduces historical buildings, gardens and attractions along various map routes.
You can find facility information and route guides of tourist spots classified into eight categories such as cultural properties, restored buildings, gardens, and attractions. Voice guidance supported.
Over 80 tourist spots registered.
▼ Guided tours
Introduces six recommended courses. Using GPS, facility information will be displayed when you arrive your chosen attraction.
▼ History experience function
You can experience the history of the Kaga feudal clan, such as wearing an armor or helmet and dressing as a samurai, or recreating the water moat of the Edo period, using the AR function that uses the smartphone camera. (Operating areas vary depending on the experience menu (Kanazawa Castle Park, all or part of Kenrokuen area))
- Apple App Store
- Free
- Travel
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National Treasure Hikone Castle Explorer, is an an easy to understand video and game app allowing you to experience National Treasure designated Hikone Castle, in Hikone, Shiga Prefecture. Discover the castle and local areas’ story and historical culture. Why was a castle built here? Who built the castle, and how was it used? What samurai ingenuity and foresight can be found in its design? Samurai history and Japanese castle specialist Chris Glenn explains the wonders of Hikone Castle in these videos. It’s fun for all, and with a little understanding, the castle becomes even more enjoyable. Please download this app, and explore National Treasure, Hikone Castle.
Main Functions
・Read explanations about Hikone Castle and Hikone Castle Museum from the map screen.
・See the Secrets of Hikone Castle Video.
・Experience the difficulty of attacking Hikone Castle in a 4 location siege game.
・Use AR to wear the helmet of Hikone’s first feudal lord, Ii Naomasa.
(Supports Japanese / English / Simplified Chinese / Traditional Chinese)
Production : Omi Tourism Board
Supervision :Past Present Future Ltd.
In collaboration with : Hikone City, S Corporation
Video Production : Chiyoda Raft Inc.
Application Development: xeen Inc.
- Apple App Store
- Free
- Travel
Store Rank
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Kaga Hyakumangoku Route App VS. 
Hikone Castle Explorer!December 19, 2024