KoyaQuest2.6.1 - App Store

“KoyaQuest” is an interactive guide and game that visitors can enjoy while exploring the many fascinating sites of Japan's Kōyasan.
Twelve centuries of history and culture in the palm of your hand!
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Located in the mountains south of Kyoto, Kōyasan (Mt. Kōya) is home to an active monastic center founded more than 12 centuries ago for the study and practice of Esoteric Buddhism. As the headquarters of the Kōyasan sect of Shingon Buddhism and the resting place of its founder, it is one of the most sacred sites in Japan as well as one of the country's most popular tourist destinations.
“KoyaQuest” was created to enrich each visitor’s experience by providing detailed and insightful descriptions of Kōyasan’s many unique sights.
The descriptions and explanations are the equivalent of a 300-page guidebook.
But this app is much more than a guide: It features 12 location-triggered “Challenges” and Bonus questions, each of which is tailored to a particular aspect of Mt. Kōya.
Some of these games test your powers of observation; some call for educated guesswork; some reward general knowledge; others put your video game skills to the test. (One will even bring you face to face with the ghost of a famous Japanese warlord!)
All of them will deepen your engagement with the compelling history and significance of Kōyasan!
These fun and informative games are suitable for all ages.
If you think you can earn the coveted title of “Wisdom King,” be sure to make “KoyaQuest” a part of your visit to one of Japan's most unforgettable destinations!
Users who complete all 12 challenges are invited to share their accomplishment with others by posting their scores and rank on our leader board.
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NOTE: While the place descriptions in the app can be used anywhere, the game features are only available to people who are physically present at Kōyasan.

Version History Corrections and refinements to certain landmark descriptions. 2.6.1 Sep 2 -- Minor corrections and updates to landmark descriptions. 2.6 Jan 2 -- Discovery section now features a Chōishi Michi component with details for all 216 chōishi stone pillars along this World Heritage Pilgrimage route!
-- Minor corrections
-- More options for completing the challenges provided via the Score View 2.5 06/14/2025 -- Minor enhancement to network calls 2.4.2 07/13/2024 -- New search features
-- Design improvements 2.4.1 06/16/2024 -- Expanded coverage and content! (More descriptions with more details.)
-- Additional Bonus Questions (now, with one for each challenge).
-- Minor fixes for better audio performance. 2.4.0 03/25/2024 The "Discover Section" now includes a guide to the many Buddhist deities that a visitor to Mt. Kōya is most likely to encounter.
Useful tips have also been added to help you get the most out of the app.
And there is a small bug fix (for the "Three Shoguns Challenge"). 2.3.0 01/03/2024 -- New "Experience" component added to "Discover" view
-- Improved notifications
-- Minor bug fix 2.2.4 10/20/2023 Three new features to help get the most of your visit:
-- Suggested itineraries (for half, full and two-day stays)
-- Complete list of all 52 Shukubō (Pilgrims' Lodgings)
-- Pricing information (with handy calculator) 2.2.3 09/28/2023 -- Improved Events display functionality by preventing device from reloading cached data.
-- Updated some Landmark descriptions 2.2.2 09/02/2023 -- Added Events Feature to alert visitors to current and upcoming ceremonies and events at Mt. Kōya.
-- Added new Landmarks with descriptions.
-- Added Search capability to Landmark List View
-- Improved Map appearance 2.2.1 08/29/2023 New Landmarks added
Improved features that allows scores to be shared on social media, etc. 2.0.2 06/17/2023 Updated descriptions and challenge content.
Improved screen navigation within challenges.
Fixed a few minor bugs. 2.0.1 03/26/2023 -- corrected certain GPS coordinates
-- updated landmark descriptions 1.2.6 11/29/2022 -- added five additional landmarks
-- modified GPS coordinates for Koyakun Challenge 1.2.5 10/03/2022 -- Minor bug fixes 1.2.4 07/19/2022 -- Improved navigational guidance for certain challenges.
-- Enhanced haptics.
-- Corrected typos in text.
-- Added AppReviewRequest 1.2.3 07/01/2022 -- Fixed a bug that prevented one challenge score from being correctly recorded.
-- Added direction and distance indicator to help guide users during some challenges.
-- Added a feature that allows users to share final results on SMS, etc.
-- Refined some GPS coordinates for greater location accuracy. 1.2.2 05/21/2022 Replaced landmark images.
Improved layout of certain views. 1.2.1 04/13/2022 Per a request from officials at Mt. Kōya, primary place names have been changed for consistency with those used officially. 1.2.0 04/05/2022 Corrected the kanji for Kongōbuji.
Reduced video file size and length. 1.1.1 01/14/2022 Corrected target language info.
Added length restriction to leaderboard player names. 1.1.0 01/01/2022 1.0.0 12/17/2021