Description
Experience Kyoto’s samurai history exactly where it happened — or from anywhere in the world.
Stand at Honnō-ji Temple, relive Oda Nobunaga’s final betrayal, and walk the streets of the Ikedaya Incident through immersive augmented reality.
Explore key moments of Japan’s turbulent past with historically grounded AR scenes, narration, and interactive storytelling.
Included AR Locations
• Honnō-ji Temple – Nobunaga’s Betrayal
• Ikedaya Inn – The Shinsengumi Raid
• Kabukimono – Samurai Gangsters
• The Elephant Who Became a Lord – A True Encounter with the Exotic
• Nanban-ji Temple – Missionaries, Firearms, and Cultural Collision
Walk through battles, intrigue, street life, and cross-cultural encounters.
Each scene includes expert narration explaining the historical context and significance.
New: Samurai Attire (AR)
Try on historical samurai helmets using face tracking and capture your experience in photos.
Not in Kyoto? Anywhere Mode lets you explore the same scenes from home or anywhere in the world.
Perfect for travelers, students, educators, and anyone fascinated by Japanese history.
App information from Apple App Store. Samurai Trail AR: Kyoto and related trademarks belong to jonathan amakawa.