Time travel to 19th-century Japan. Walk the legendary Tokaido, the road once traversed by samurai.
'UKIYO WALK' is a unique pedometer app that transforms your daily walks into Edo-period adventures.
■ Your steps become history
Linking with your smartphone's pedometer, your steps are converted into travel distance. Enjoy a virtual journey along the historic Tokaido Fifty-Three Stations route, approximately 500km long, from Nihonbashi in Tokyo (Edo) to Sanjo Ohashi in Kyoto.
■ Collect Ukiyo-e Masterpieces
Each time you reach one of the 53 post towns, you'll receive a beautiful ukiyo-e print by the world-renowned master Utagawa Hiroshige. Collect masterpieces of Japanese art while reflecting on the landscapes and lives of people from that era.
■ Learn Edo Wisdom and Trivia
"What was a Starbucks like in the Edo period?" "How many kilometers did travelers walk in a day back then?"
Master authentic Edo culture with daily historical trivia. Manage your health while also learning about Japanese history.
■ Diaries and Experiences Across Time
Read stories of travelers who walked the same paths hundreds of years ago and record your own walking journey in a diary. You can also check the modern appearance of post towns that interest you using AI search or Google Maps, and even purchase local specialties on Amazon.
■ Main Features:
Automatic Measurement: Records your daily steps accurately without opening the app.
Health and Education: Turns walking for weight loss or fitness into a fun way to learn about Japan.
Collection: Complete collections of beautiful "digital art (Ukiyo-e)" for each post town.
Multilingual Support: Share your experience with users worldwide in Japanese, English, Korean, and Traditional Chinese.
No more "just walking." Why not embark on a journey to the Edo period with a samurai starting today?