[Kokubunji City, Tokyo] Musashi Kokubunji Revived in Your Hands: Restoration Experience App "Go to the Past! Musashi Kokubunji"
Kokubunji City, Tokyo, has released an app that allows users to experience the digitally restored Musashi Kokubunji Temple using VR/AR technology on-site.
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An app has been created that allows you to experience the restoration of Musashi Kokubunji, a historical and tourism resource of the city, using VR and AR technologies (note). Musashi Kokubunji was built about 1,300 years ago by order of Emperor Shomu, but it has since been lost and its appearance cannot be seen today. Through the app, please experience the scale and appearance of the buildings from that time, restored using the latest technology, right on the actual site.
VR: Abbreviation for Virtual Reality, an immersive experience in a virtual space.
AR: Abbreviation for Augmented Reality, displaying digital information superimposed on the real world.
## Main Features of the App
With the exception of some features, the app can only be used on-site. GPS functionality is used when operating on-site.
*Some expressions may differ depending on the OS (basic software) of the device you are using.
- VR/AR experience with audio commentary for the Golden Hall, Lecture Hall, and Seven-story Pagoda of the Musashi Kokubunji Monks' Temple (available on-site only)
- Commemorative photos with the restored CG (available on-site only)
- Viewing the restored CG (available anywhere)
## Scope of Restoration
Golden Hall, Lecture Hall, Belfry, Sutra Repository, East Monks' Quarters, West Monks' Quarters, Middle Gate, South Gate, Seven-story Pagoda
*The Nuns' Temple is outside the scope of restoration.
## 2D Code for Download
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VR: Abbreviation for Virtual Reality, an immersive experience in a virtual space.
AR: Abbreviation for Augmented Reality, displaying digital information superimposed on the real world.
## Main Features of the App
With the exception of some features, the app can only be used on-site. GPS functionality is used when operating on-site.
*Some expressions may differ depending on the OS (basic software) of the device you are using.
- VR/AR experience with audio commentary for the Golden Hall, Lecture Hall, and Seven-story Pagoda of the Musashi Kokubunji Monks' Temple (available on-site only)
- Commemorative photos with the restored CG (available on-site only)
- Viewing the restored CG (available anywhere)
## Scope of Restoration
Golden Hall, Lecture Hall, Belfry, Sutra Repository, East Monks' Quarters, West Monks' Quarters, Middle Gate, South Gate, Seven-story Pagoda
*The Nuns' Temple is outside the scope of restoration.
## 2D Code for Download
(Image omitted)
FAQ
Can this app be used anywhere?
While you can view the restoration CG anywhere, the main features such as VR/AR experiences with audio commentary and photo opportunities are only available on-site at the Musashi Kokubunji ruins.
What can I see with the app?
You can view the restoration CG of the Kondo, Kodo, and seven-story pagoda of Musashi Kokubunji, which were built about 1300 years ago and have since disappeared.
Is there a usage fee?
The app is free according to the press release. (Data charges apply.)