Kumamoto Castle Official App vs ON THE TRIP A Traveler's Guide Usage & Stats
This is the official app of Kumamoto Castle.
[Main functions]
1. Scan Exhibit QR Codes
When you scan the QR codes near each exhibit in Kumamoto Castle, you can listen to audio guides and read the label captions in multiple languages.
2. Narration & Subtitles
When you allow the app to listen to the video exhibits, you can listen to the narration in multiple languages with matching subtitles.
3. Scan AR Markers
By reading the augmented reality markers placed on the main keep's 6th floor, you can see old photos of the castle’s surroundings and compare them with today’s scenery.
- Apple App Store
- Free
- Travel
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“Making every destination a museum like experience”
ON THE TRIP will expand the possibilities of your travels.
This travel guide will deepen your understanding of cultural heritages, festivals, and even culture such as Zen and sushi.
-Mobile
You no longer need a guide book.
At a shrine, at a temple, at an art festival, all you have to do is download our guide and the GPS function will help guide you through your journey.
-Audio
Exactly like an audio guide from a museum, you don’t have to constantly be looking at your smartphone to absorb the information and story of our guides. You can concentrate on what is in front of you.
-Culture
Not only spot guides.
What is Zen? How do you eat Soba? What is the history of this place? These are all questions that can be answered by our free to use culture guides.
- Apple App Store
- Free
- Travel
Store Rank
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Kumamoto Castle Official App VS. 
ON THE TRIP A Traveler's GuideMarch 18, 2025