Play the city game of Nara
An interactive adventure through Nara. Join the Order of the Secret Map, solve puzzles and uncover highlights and hidden gems at your own pace.
The story
The Order of the Secret Map
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route for you in Nara that ordinary visitors never fully perceive. Follow the paths where sacred deer roam freely, where vermilion gates whisper tales, and where the shadows of ancient pagodas hold time still. Let yourself be guided by the serene beauty of hidden gardens and discover the soul of this enchanting city.
A glimpse of the story — discover the rest while playing.
About this city walk
Discover Nara on a self-guided walking tour
Our interactive walking tour of Nara blends a classic city walk with an escape game. You get a real tour guide in your pocket that takes you past the must-see landmarks of Nara and the hidden gems only locals know.
No schedules, no group, no headset. You play the city walk whenever you want, at your own pace. Perfect for things to do in Nara — solo, with friends, with kids, or as an activity for a city break, bachelor party or team outing.
Along the way you solve puzzles, collect letters and uncover the mystery of The Order of the Secret Map. A unique way to get to know Nara — more than a regular walking tour, and a fraction of the price of a live guide.
Why players love CityWalkGems
At your pace
No schedules or groups. Start, pause and resume whenever you want.
Highlights + gems
The must-sees plus spots even locals sometimes miss.
Story in every street
History and mystery woven through the city itself.
A fraction of a guide
A real private guide in your pocket, for a fraction of the price.
What you'll see in Nara
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route for you in Nara that ordinary visitors never fully perceive. Follow the paths where sacred deer roam freely, where vermilion gates whisper tales, and where the shadows of ancient pagodas hold time still. Let yourself be guided by the serene beauty of hidden gardens and discover the soul of this enchanting city.
Along the way you'll pass Kasugataisha Shrine, Gango-ji (Gokurakubo), Higashimuki Shopping Street, Kohfuku-ji, Kohfuku-ji Temple National Treasure Museum and Isuien Garden and Neiraku Museum — and beyond these highlights you'll discover plenty more, including 6 hidden gems in Nara that only locals know about.
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Start your mission in Nara
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