A cultural exploration platform that turns temple visits into meaningful, gamified experiences—while learning and supporting local communities.
Locals. Explorers. Storytellers.
We reveal Japan beyond the guidebooks, so you experience it as it’s truly lived.
Our Story
Inspired by creators like Mudan and Abroad in Japan, Templathon started in 2024 — with me commenting on Mudan’s channel every day for 160+ days, learning, engaging, and dreaming about exploring Japan.What began as a lighthearted challenge, visiting nearly every main temple in Tokyo, quickly grew into a 160+ day challenge across Japan — including 70 temples in a single day in Kyoto.Our mission: combine adventure with respect for Japan’s culture and heritage, showing that fast-paced exploration can still honor local traditions. We share our routes and experiences to inspire thoughtful, high-energy travel, and now you can join the journey and start your own Templathon.
Speedrunning isn’t just a game.
It’s mastering routes, shortcuts, and strategy—fast.Templathon applies the same principle to Japan.Race through centuries of history. Discover culture with precision, curiosity, and respect.
Not just sightseeing. Templathon is high-energy, intentional exploration.
120+ temples and shrines visited. 2 records set.
Watch the film: 36,000 views and counting.
Soki Furuhashi – Founder & CEO
•Team Principal of Formula 24 team
• Arkwright Scholar, WEX with BAE Systems, and Winton.
•Completed entrepreneurial projects from a Fiver Year project raising £190 from £5 to designing and testing real-world products at age 10.
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