Scan and upload goshuin

What this helps you do

• How to add goshuin photos to your collection.
• Scanning or uploading a goshuin creates a digital entry you can organize, edit, sync, and share depending on your settings.

Before you start

• Sign in and check sync status before adding or reorganizing collection entries.
• For scans, use a clean, well-lit photo where the red seal and calligraphy are not cropped or blurred.

Steps

1. Open your notebook and choose add.
2. Scan or select a clear photo.
3. Crop or adjust the image if prompted.
4. Match the goshuin to the correct temple or shrine when possible.
5. Add visit date, notes, caption, and other useful details.
6. Save and wait for sync to complete if cloud sync is enabled.

Tips

• Use good lighting and avoid glare.
• Keep the page straight and readable.
• Avoid including private documents or unrelated people.
• Retake the photo if text, seal, or artwork is unclear.

Troubleshooting

• If scanning fails, retake the photo with less glare and keep the page flat.
• If a goshuin does not sync, keep the app open briefly and confirm cloud sync is enabled.
• If the wrong place is matched, edit the entry and search by alternate place names or nearby city.

Privacy, accuracy, or availability notes

• Photos, notes, visit dates, and matched places can become sensitive if you share collection entries publicly.
• Cloud sync helps protect collection data, but offline changes may take time to appear on other devices.
• Respect temple and shrine rules around photographing and sharing goshuin.

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