Kyoto — Nobunaga's Last Breath
Uncover the truth behind Akechi Mitsuhide's betrayal at Honnō-ji. Decipher clues across Kyoto's historic sites to expose the conspiracy that ended Oda Nobunaga's reign and altered Japan's destiny.
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In the sweltering heat of June 1582, Oda Nobunaga, the ruthless warlord on the brink of unifying Japan, lodged at Honnō-ji Temple in Kyoto's heart
Kyoto — Nobunaga's Last Breath
You are an ashigaru loyal to Oda Nobunaga, present in Kyoto during the fateful summer of 1582, a witness to Akechi Mitsuhide's betrayal that
Walk in the footsteps of Oda Nobunaga's final day, from Honnō-ji temple where he perished on June 21, 1582 to the Kyoto shrines that shaped Japan's soul.
The story that haunts this land
Kyoto bears the scars of June 21, 1582, the day Japan's unifier perished in the flames of Honnō-ji. The commemorative stone in Kamigyō-ku marks the original temple site where Oda Nobunaga took his own life, surrounded by Akechi Mitsuhide's troops. This site, rebuilt after the 1582 fire, plunges you into the precise moment when Japan's destiny shifted. Mitsuhide had orchestrated his betrayal for months, taking advantage of Toyotomi Hideyoshi's absence fighting in the country's west.
500 meters north, Myōkaku-ji temple houses Akechi Mitsuhide's tomb, founded by the traitor himself in 1582 after his coup. Its 1,200 m² dry garden, classified as Kyoto tangible cultural property, witnesses the general's meditations before his failed campaign against Hideyoshi. Rebuilt in 1654 after a fire, this Jōdo Buddhist temple reveals history's irony: Mitsuhide sought redemption for an act that cost him his life thirteen days later.
The 8-meter-high Hamaguri gate of Kyoto Imperial Palace reminds you that Emperor Kōmei still reigned over these lands in 1867, three centuries after Nobunaga's death. This 65-hectare park, open to the public since 1949, witnessed the 1864 fire during the Hamaguri War. 1 km southeast of the Honnō-ji site, this reconstructed wooden gate evokes the emperor's historic walks, the last vestige of a power Nobunaga had wanted to reform.
Sanjo Bridge over the Kamo River, rebuilt in 1673 with its 110 meters and 7 stone arches, served as a key passage for daimyōs to Edo. 1.5 km from the tragedy site, this bridge restored in 2006 still echoes with samurai ritual suicides from the 17th century. Illuminated for Gion Matsuri festivals since 869, it symbolizes Kyoto's continuity facing the political upheavals Nobunaga had initiated before his brutal fall.
Your journey ends in Gion district, birthplace of geishas since 1568, and near Yasaka Shrine founded in 656, dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto. These 200 tea houses and paved streets protected since 1966 embody the eternal Kyoto that Nobunaga didn't have time to transform. The Kase canal, dug in 1590 by his successor Hideyoshi, reminds us that the unification work survived its master. You take away a living history lesson: in Kyoto, every stone tells of power's ambition and fragility.
A game, a guided tour and a heritage guide — all in one
You're not just buying an escape game. You're carrying a living guide — historical anecdotes, forgotten legends, key monuments, hidden architecture — unfolding as you go.
At each stop, places ordinary guides miss — secret façades, sculpted crests, alleys steeped in history.
Every riddle is rooted in a real historical fact or local legend. You leave with dozens of stories to tell.
Learn to read buildings — flamboyant Gothic, Baroque, Art Deco — like a real art historian, while having fun.
Walk through the city like a novel's character — every alley becomes a stage, every square a theatre.
A voice walks with you at every step, tells the story of each place, reads clues, adds a cinematic feel.
Keep access to the guide & game for 1 year. Come back any time, share it with friends.
« You will not leave this city the way you entered it. »
How does it work?
Explore the city on foot solving puzzles based on real historical facts. No locked room — the city is your playground.
No app to download. Play directly from your browser. Guided step by step, at your own pace.
One purchase per phone is enough. Play with family, friends or as a couple — everyone participates.
Point your phone at the façade: a historical character appears and speaks to you in your language. Golden letters magically write themselves on the wall to reveal the puzzle answer.
Stuck? Progressive personalised hints. The character repeats the puzzle on demand — at your own pace.
French, English, German, Spanish, Italian + 27 other languages auto-translated by AI.
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Places tied to your adventure — optional entries, totally up to you · per person
The Route
8 stages through the city
The gameplay: AR, camera, hidden clues
At each stop, open your phone camera: an augmented reality character appears on the façade and speaks your language. Hunt the clue — it materializes as golden letters on the real wall or floats in front of you. When you find it, the phone vibrates, an AR chest opens and reveals your answer fragment. 8 stops, 8 clues to find with the camera, 1 final code.
The stops on your route are a surprise. You'll discover them one by one, guided by your phone, starting from the meeting point.
How does it work with a group?
One phone = one team. Pick the number at checkout (1 to 10).
Solo, or a group sharing the screen. One team, one code.
Family, couple, or 2-3 teams competing. Each phone has its own code and its own score.
Friends, bachelor/bachelorette, small office outing — each their own code, each plays at their own pace. Tiered pricing then €6 flat per phone from the 6th.
- ✓All codes are independent — play at the same time OR separately, each team advances at its own pace.
- ✓Leaderboard between your teams + global game leaderboard — each score appears in the public ranking.
- ✓More than 10 phones or need a personalized quest? Discover custom tours.
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Practical info
Why this route?
Historical Mystery
Unravel the threads of one of the greatest betrayals in Japanese history.
Betrayal and Power
Dive into the political intrigues of the Sengoku period and the fall of a warlord.
Sengoku Architecture
Explore the temples and bridges that witnessed Nobunaga's ambitions.
The fire of ambition consumes all, but truth survives the ashes.
Join the post-mortem investigation and decipher the final moments of a legendary warlord.
9 features nobody else has
OddballTrip combines gamified play, augmented reality and AI. All our competitors deliver 1 or 2 of these angles. We deliver all 5.
AR treasure chest
A golden chest floats in front of the monument. Tap → opening animation → reveals a secret message.
AR narrator character
Point your phone at the façade: a knight, witch, monk, sailor, detective or ghost appears full-screen and speaks to you in your language with their dedicated ElevenLabs voice (each character has their own unique voice) — your living guide.
Magic golden letters
At the puzzle climax, golden letters magically write themselves on the real wall — that's the puzzle answer. An unforgettable visual effect.
Written + audio narration
Every puzzle available as text AND voice-over: read at your own pace or listen eyes-free while walking. Great in groups and for accessibility.
360° radar + vibration
A mini-radar shows the target even behind you, and the phone vibrates when you aim in the right direction.
Heritage storytelling
Every puzzle weaves in real historical facts (architecture, era, anecdotes). You learn by playing — like a gamified audioguide.
Progressive AI hints
3 levels of AI-generated help: vibe → where to look → answer format. You're never stuck.
AR selfie memento
At the end of the game, capture a selfie with OddballTrip banner + mascot, shareable on Instagram, TikTok.
Zero app to install
PWA technology: open the link, it plays in your browser. Same quality as an app, no App Store hassle.
Frequently asked questions
Q01Do I need to download an app?
No, never. You get a link, you click, it plays in your browser. That's the point of a PWA: same as an app, without the hassle.
Q02Does it work offline?
GPS yes (handled by your phone). Maps yes (tiles cached). AI and hints need an intermittent 4G connection.
Q03How long does a game take?
1 h 30 to 2 h 30 depending on your pace. The timer runs but only for the leaderboard — you play at your own tempo.
Q04What happens if I'm stuck?
You get 3 levels of hints per puzzle (increasing penalty). If truly stuck, you can skip the step (45-min penalty but you keep going).
Q05What's the age range?
From 12 without an adult, from 6 with an adult reading puzzles. Works for families, couples, friend groups, companies.
Q06What if my city isn't in the catalogue?
Pre-register or contact us — we'll email you as soon as your city is live.
Q07What is augmented reality exactly?
Point your phone at the façade: a historical character appears full-screen and speaks to you in your language. At the puzzle climax, golden letters magically write themselves on the real wall — that's your answer. After each puzzle solved, a treasure chest floats in front of you. Seeing is believing.
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