Shingo — The Lost Testament of Christ
Uncover the hidden truth behind Japan’s legendary tomb of Jesus Christ and a mysterious pyramid before the village’s secrets vanish forever.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
In a remote mountain village of northern Japan, an earthen mound is said to hold the body of Jesus Christ himself
Shingo — The Lost Testament of Christ
You are an Imperial Ethnographer, dispatched by the Emperor of Japan in the late 19th century to document the vanishing rural legends of the Tohoku region.
Your mission leads you to Shingo
Unravel a millennium-old mystery in the heart of Aomori Prefecture, where sacred history meets ancient Japanese traditions.
The story that haunts this land
Your quest begins at Kirisuto no Hakajirushi, the Tomb of Christ in Shingo, a legendary archaeological site in the heart of Aomori Prefecture. Since the 1960s, this unofficial local tradition, rejected by religious institutions, has attracted international visitors curious about Japanese history. A commemorative mausoleum has been erected there, transforming this place into a regional tourist attraction. This starting point immediately immerses you in the unique nature of northern Japan's tourist legends, where religious syncretism blends with the most unexpected tales, offering insight into Aomori's regional folk traditions.
Continue your exploration to the Tenmangu Shrine in Shingo, a Shinto sanctuary dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, a scholar and politician of the Heian period (845-903). This sanctuary, accessible on foot from the Tomb of Christ, honors the cult of arts and scholarship, a constant throughout Japan. Its presence within Shingo Village reminds you of the importance of historical figures and their cultural influence, even in the smallest rural villages of the Tohoku region, and allows you to appreciate the rich heritage of Aomori.
Your journey then takes you to Kirisuto no Sato Denshokan, the Shingo Heritage Museum, located in close proximity to the Tomb of Christ. This museum documents the local traditions and legends of Shingo, including the famous legend of the Tomb of Christ. It offers exhibitions on the religious and cultural history of the Tohoku region, thus complementing the facts you have already discovered. This essential site for understanding Aomori with family provides valuable insight into the beliefs that animate this small village of less than 2,000 inhabitants.
As you follow your treasure hunt in Aomori, you pass through Furusato Park, a local commemorative park. This landscaped public space offers views of the rural landscapes of Shingo and Aomori Prefecture. It serves as a geographical landmark in your walking tour and allows pilgrims and visitors to contemplate the natural beauty of this part of northern Japan. The park highlights the integration of cultural and legendary sites into the daily life of the village, making Shingo a minor but significant tourist destination for history enthusiasts.
Your exploration of Shingo village will have revealed the complexity of northern Japan's traditions. Aomori Prefecture, historically associated with Jomon culture (14,000-300 BC) and inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List for its Jomon sites since 2021, is a major cultural center. This thematic circuit in Tohoku is not just a visit to Aomori's monuments, but an immersion in a territory where myths and real history coexist. Your GPS treasure hunt will have allowed you to discover a "UNESCO World Heritage - Jomon Sites of Tohoku" and a "Tourist Legend - Tomb of Christ in Japan" that coexist, offering a unique interactive visit.
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.
The game downloads to your phone on start. Once the "✓ Downloaded" indicator appears, everything works without data — narration, AR, GPS and puzzles. Perfect abroad without a data plan.
Want to go deeper?
Places tied to your adventure — optional entries, totally up to you · per person
The Route
5-10 curated sites across the territory
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 Investigation
Unravel the mysteries of a legend challenging the official history of Christianity and Japan.
Local Culture
Explore the ancient traditions and unique rituals of a remote Japanese village, cradle of a fascinating myth.
Ancient Documents
Decipher clues inspired by the controversial 'Takenouchi Documents' and other forgotten manuscripts.
Truth is often stranger than fiction.
Unravel the enigma of Japan's forgotten Christ.
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
Q01Concretely, how does it unfold outdoors?
You arrive in Shingo Village, Aomori, open the link on your phone, the story starts. It's the modern outdoor escape game: audio narration, camera puzzles, final code unlocked as a team. No install. No need to book a time slot.
Q02How long does it take to finish Shingo — The Lost Testament of Christ?
Plan 1 h 30 to 2 h 30 depending on your pace. Some finish in 1 h 10, others take 3 h in slow-mode. No pressure: the clock only counts for the leaderboard, you play at your tempo.
Q03Is Shingo — The Lost Testament of Christ good for a hen / stag party?
Great fit: no costume required, the team really collaborates (it's not a linear path), and the final code earns you a souvenir photo. Pick a calm time slot — early afternoon usually.
Q04Is Shingo — The Lost Testament of Christ stroller-accessible?
Depends on the exact route in Shingo Village, Aomori. The vast majority of stops are downtown, on sidewalks or squares. If a stair or narrow passage is involved, it's flagged on the product page. Generally: yes, doable with a standard urban stroller.
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