Motivation
Hey Indie Hackers đź‘‹
If you’ve ever visited Japan, you know how deeply the country and its culture can stay with you.
Goshuin Atlas started during my first trip there. I couldn’t find an app that helped me plan temple and shrine visits, learn what I needed to know, or understand the cultural context behind each place. So I decided to build the app I wished existed.
A few months later, Goshuin Atlas is releasing its first major version—the foundation of what I hope becomes the most modern, thoughtful app for cultural tourism in Japan.
Key Highlights:
A Discover page that surfaces temples and shrines by nearby locations, pilgrimage routes, tags, events, deities, and more
A powerful map to explore Japan and quickly understand what’s around you—or where to go next
Detailed temple pages with history, etiquette, accessibility, goshuin availability, and opening hours
Saved & visited lists that turn your trips into your own personal pilgrimage log
Nearby alerts that whisper when you’re close to a temple you’ve saved
Visit the website to learn more: https://goshuinatlas.com/
or download the app directly from the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/goshuin-atlas/id6746737093
