KICHIMICHI is a free walking app that helps you choose a route from saved My Routes, open walking directions, and keep a record of your walk—with today's lucky direction as a reference.
For days when you cannot decide where to go, or when you want to make walking a habit. Choose “this one today” from paths you already know, without spending time planning.
Whether you use today's lucky direction as a reference or choose a familiar route, KICHIMICHI brings the steps for starting a walk into one quiet flow.
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Use today's lucky direction as a reference
KICHIMICHI shows today's direction based on Nine Star Ki. A gentle reference when you are deciding where to go.
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Keep familiar walks in My Routes
Save starting points, destinations, waypoints, and mood tags. Call up your favorite neighborhood walks whenever you want.
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Open walking directions and head out
Open walking directions for your chosen route in an external map app or browser. Google Maps is preferred.
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Keep a record of time spent walking
Record steps, distance, time, mood, and notes. Look back on past walks in a calendar or list.
03 / HOW IT WORKS
Three steps and you're out.
Set up once, save your paths, then choose a walk for the day.
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Set your home base and date of birth
Set the information used to show today's direction on your device.
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Save a familiar walking route
Name your favorite walking route and keep it in My Routes.
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Choose today's route and start walking
Open walking directions, then leave a record after your walk.
04 / IN THE APP
Room to breathe, even on screen.
A calm interface that keeps today's next step in view. Explore KICHIMICHI's five screens along the flow of a walk.
TODAY
A / HOME
Start with today's direction, choose your walk.
On the home screen, see today's lucky direction and your saved My Routes together. Choose a suggested route when one fits, or ignore the direction and decide for yourself.
Shows
Today's lucky direction / Suggested route
Choose
10, 20, or 30 min / Mood
MY ROUTES
B / MY ROUTES
Keep the paths you know, ready for another day.
To the neighborhood park, to the bench by the river. Name and save a route so it is ready the next time you want to walk. Start with My Routes before searching for somewhere new.
Save
Starting point / Destination / Optional waypoint
Organize
Mood tag / Edit / Delete
C / WALK LOG
The time after a walk becomes part of your record.
See steps, distance, and elapsed time while walking, then add a mood or note. Your walks quietly add up in the calendar and list.
KICHIMICHI is here to give you a reason to start walking. It does not treat direction or measurements as promises of any kind.
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Lucky directions are for reference
KICHIMICHI shows directions based on Nine Star Ki, but does not guarantee good fortune or health benefits.
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No always-on GPS
KICHIMICHI is not designed to track your location at all times. When your current location is used, follow your iPhone permission settings.
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Your data stays on your device
Saved routes and walk records are handled on your device without requiring a login or cloud sync.
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Let reality lead when you walk
Check traffic, weather, road safety, and your condition. Use KICHIMICHI within what feels safe.
06 / FAQ
Frequently asked questions
About lucky directions, location, and saved routes. Here are the things to know before you start.
What is a lucky direction?＋
KICHIMICHI shows directions based on Nine Star Ki as reference information when you are thinking about where to walk. It does not guarantee good fortune or health benefits.
Can I walk without using a lucky direction?＋
Yes. You can ignore the lucky direction and choose any walk from your saved My Routes.
Does KICHIMICHI always access my location?＋
No. KICHIMICHI is not designed to track your location with GPS at all times. When your current location is used, follow your iPhone permission settings and the in-app explanation.
Does KICHIMICHI automatically create walking routes?＋
No. KICHIMICHI does not automatically generate road-following loop routes. You choose today's walk from routes you saved in advance.
Does KICHIMICHI work on iPad?＋
The initial version is designed for iPhone. On iPad, we plan to use the iPhone version as-is.
