User Guide
Here is an introduction to Kami Navi's main features. Please tap the sections you are interested in.
* Some screen images may differ from the latest design. Please refer to the main text for the latest operations.
๐บ๏ธMain Screen
You can tap each feature on the main screen to check it. You can navigate to related sections via numbered badges.
Tapping this returns to the home screen and updates the map. Tap here if you want to reset something.
You can check today's recommended visit information and auspicious directions based on the Nine Star Ki-ho system.
View Details โTapping the direction icon allows you to search for shrines and temples in today's auspicious direction.
View Search Features โTapping the map icon allows you to search for shrines and temples by area or name.
View Search Features โTapping this displays two tabs: "Search Nearby" and "Search by Ranking".
View Search Features โTapping this opens the "Today's Trivia" and "Ask a Question (AI Dialogue)" tabs. You can also learn about shrine visit etiquette.
View Details โEach tap toggles the display among three patterns: "Shrines Only", "Temples Only", and "Shrines + Temples".
Tapping the icon in the top right opens the account menu. You can access My Page, Rank & Titles, Profile Settings, and more.
View Menu โ๐ฑ Smartphone: Bottom of the Screen
The Menu Always Visible at the Bottom of the Screen,Swipe left or rightAll Features Will Be Displayed.
โฒ In the actual screen, as shown here, the item on the far right is only half visible.This is a sign that "there is more to come"
๐ป PC: Left Side of Screen
On the left side of the screen, all features are listed verticallyAlways Showis applied (except for the map screen). No scrolling is required.
Explore
- ๐บ๏ธMapFind shrines and temples from the map. This is the entrance to Kami NaviDetails โ
- ๐RankingOrdered by the number of reviews. Viewable nationwide or by prefectureDetails โ
- ๐ AlmanacFind Good Pilgrimage Days via Rokuyo and Date SelectionDetails โ
- โฐ๏ธPower SpotsPower spots nationwide. You can narrow down by region
- ๐FeaturesReadings summarizing themes of benefits and seasonal events
- ๐ฎFestivalsCalendar of Annual Events and Festivals Nationwide
- ๐พCoursesA classic pilgrimage course. It also includes the Shikoku 88-temple pilgrimage.Details โ
Learn & Enjoy
- ๐EtiquettePilgrimage Etiquette for Shrines and Temples
- ๐คSupportCrowdfunding and donation campaigns for shrines and temples
- ๐ฐCommunityOther Users' Pilgrimage Records and PostsDetails โ
My Page (Login Required)
- ๐My RecordsYour Pilgrimage Diaries and Goshuin CollectionDetails โ
- ๐ถRoutesCreate & Record Pilgrimage RoutesDetails โ
- ๐ฅGroupsConnect with others. A mark appears when there are new updatesDetails โ
- ๐๏ธTitlesRanks and Titles Earned with Virtue Points
Site Info
- โน๏ธAboutAbout Kaminavi
- โHelpThis page
- ๐ฃUpdatesNotifications for New Features and Content
๐Search Function
Kami Navi offers three types of search methods.
When you tap the search bar, two tabs are displayed.
- ๐ Search nearby: Displays shrines and temples near your current location.
- ๐ Search by ranking: Displays popular shrines and temples in a ranking format.
๐Ranking
You can view popular shrines and temples ordered by number of reviews. This is the entry point when you want to visit somewhere but have no specific destination in mind.
You can view the top 100 nationwide and the top 50 for each of the 47 prefectures.You can switch between regions, such as Nationwide โ Tokyo, using the "Region" dropdown at the top of the page.
View Rankings โYou can narrow down using the "All/Shrines/Temples" tabs.Since top rankings by review count include many temples such as Senso-ji and Kiyomizu-dera, please use this filter when you want to see only shrines.
The ranking is based on the number of Google Maps reviews.This is an indicator of the number of visitors and does not represent the prestige or history of the shrine or temple.
๐Pilgrimage Concierge
Tapping the human-shaped icon on the main screen opens this. Two tabs support your shrine visits.
We deliver new trivia every day. Learn interesting facts about shrines and temples.
From the "๐ Learn the Etiquette and Names of Visits" buttonWorship EtiquetteYou can also check.
Feel Free to Ask Anything You're Curious About.
- Shrine Search & Usage
- Shrine Terms: Torii, Main Hall, etc.
- About Kyuusei Kigaku and Auspicious Directions
- Feedback such as bug reports and feature requests
Below the Profile Picture, CurrentVirtue PointsThe distance to the next rank is displayed.
- My PageCheck Pilgrimage History and Points
- Ranks & TitlesRanks and Titles Earned with Virtue Points
- User Guide: This page
- About Kaminavi: App Description
- Profile SettingsChange Name & Icon
- Log out
* Features such as the calendar, rankings, and power spots,On smartphones, it is in the menu at the bottom of the screen; on PCs, it is in the menu on the left side of the screen.
โจToday's fortune
Tapping the "Today's Fortune โบ" bar opens this. You can check shrine visit information based on Kyuusei Kigaku (Nine-Star Astrology).
- Today's visit ratingDisplay Today's Pilgrimage Luck with โ
- Recommended Time Slots and Times to AvoidDisplayed based on the Six Day Fortune
- Natal Star & Monthly StarYour Nine-Star Ki star
- Today's Lucky DirectionAuspicious Directions such as East or Southwest
- Recommended Shrines & Temples in Lucky DirectionsSuggest Pilgrimage Spots in Auspicious Directions
- A message for you: A personalized message tailored to today
You can also share via X (Twitter) or LINE.
๐ฐNews
Opening "๐ฐ Community" in the menu allows you to enjoy information about shrines and temples through five tabs. You can navigate between Festivals, Power Spots, Featured Articles, and Support Requests via the top tabs.
Read pilgrimage diaries published by other users, and for diaries you like, โก Like is a community where you can [do something]. Let's use everyone's pilgrimage experiences as a reference for your next outing.
You can check regular festivals and annual events for each shrine or temple by region and period. You can switch between "Last 3 Months" and "Year-Round", and there are links to official websites.
We compile representative power spots nationwide, from shrines and temples to nature and sacred areas. You can filter by region or type (shrine/temple, etc.).
This is a reading about shrines, temples, and power spots to visit by theme, such as "Love Matchmaking", "Financial Luck", and "Evil Warding". Find destinations based on themes of interest. Special features aligned with seasonal events are also added regularly.
We introduce crowdfunding and donations sought by shrines and temples for shrine restoration, disaster recovery, preservation of sacred forests, and more. You can filter by category, and details will take you to each shrine or temple's solicitation page.
๐งโ๐คโ๐งGroups
Connect with like-minded friends to enjoy shrine visits more. Open it from "๐ฅ Groups" in the menu.
- Chat: You can interact via the message board within the group (a red mark appears on "Groups" in the menu when there are new posts).
- Share Pilgrimage: You can share your pilgrimage plan with groups. You can select multiple groups to share with at once.
- Everyone's Wishlist: Share shrines and temples of interest within a group.
- Events: You can create plans for events such as offline shrine visits. You can also link your My Pilgrimage routes.
Public GroupAnyone can join. You can browse the list to see the owners, members, and activities before choosing.
Invitation-only GroupJoin via an invitation link. You can also create your own group and invite friends (up to 50 people per group).
Role isOwnerใป Support OperationsLeaderใปMembersThere are 3 types. You can set "who can do what" for each group.
๐Diary
You can record and manage your own pilgrimage diaries. You can set each diary as public or private.
- Top right + New Write Pilgrimage Diaries from the Button
- In each diary Public / Private badge is displayed
- Public diaries are displayed in the "Visit Records" tab of News and can be read by other users.
- You can check the visit dates and the number of visited locations in a list.
ใป๐ Diary Mode (Quick Notes): Easily with photos and short notes.
ใป๐ Blog Mode (Detailed Writing): Upload many photos to have AI generate a draft, or write a detailed article with section divisions.
You can freely choose between public and private settings in either mode (writing preferences and publication settings are independent).
๐Goshuin (shrine/temple seal)
As a digital goshuin book, you can record and save the goshuin you receive via photos.
- Top right Red New Registration Register Goshuin from the Button
- Take photos of goshuin (shrine/temples seals) and record which shrine or temple they were obtained from
- For registered goshuin Public or Only Me Badge is automatically added
- The registered count is also displayed.
โ At this shrineOn-Site Check-in HistoryAvailable (Any Past Date is OK)
โก The photo's GPSWithin 300m of the Shrine
If it does not apply to either, it defaults to "Self Only" and remains as your personal archive (no manual switching available).
๐ถRoute (Pilgrimage)
Select the shrines or temples you want to visit to optimize the order, and create and record your own pilgrimage route. Open it from "๐ถ Route" in the menu.
Selecting a shrine from the Map, Search, Wishlist, or Visit History automatically optimizes the order and draws a route. You can record your visits while following the numbered order.
Nationwide Pilgrimages such as Seven Lucky Gods or Five ShrinesClassic RoutesCourses are available by region. You can add courses of interest to your pilgrimage plan with one tap.
Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage (Pilgrimage) There are also special features, allowing you to save plans separately for each stage of Bodhicitta, Practice, Enlightenment, and Nirvana.
๐ Calendar
You can find good days for visits by checking calendar notes such as the Six Days and date selection.
On a standard calendar Rokuyo (Japanese almanac)(Sen'sho, Tomobiki, Sen'bu, Butsumetsu, Taian, Sekikuchi) are displayed.
Special days are easily identified with color badges:
- ๐ก Tenshabi (the luckiest day): Best Lucky Day
- ๐ก Ichiryu Manbaibi (a lucky day for new beginnings)Auspicious Days for Starting New Things
- ๐ข Tsuchinoto-Mi (strongest Benzaiten day): Benzaiten Lucky Day
- ๐ค Tora no Hi (Tiger Day)Good day to boost wealth luck
- ๐ข Mi no Hi (Snake Day)Good day for wealth & fortune
- ๐ต Kamiyoshinichi (good day for shrine visits)Lucky day for shrine visits
Navigate Months Using โน โบ
Want to know more? See About Kaminavi and Worship Etiquette .