Mando: Manhole Cards

Find Japan’s Manhole Cards, track every pickup, and turn the cards you still need into a walking plan for each day.

Manhole Cards (マンホールカード) are free collectibles available from local authorities across Japan. Each one celebrates a real decorative manhole cover and the place behind its design.

PLAN A BETTER CARD HUNT
• Add one or more places where you’ll stay
• Choose your dates and how many cards you want each day
• Get a sensible stop order and a walking route for every day
• Open any stop in your preferred maps app when you’re ready to go

KNOW BEFORE YOU WALK
• Explore 1,200+ cards on the map or in the catalog
• See pickup details and the location of the matching manhole cover
• Spot cards with paused distribution before making the journey
• Download card artwork before you leave for faster offline browsing

WATCH YOUR COLLECTION GROW
• Mark cards as you pick them up
• See progress by prefecture, municipality or release
• Set a collection goal and keep your next milestone on Home
• Keep the surprise: card designs stay hidden until you collect them
• Sign in to sync your progress and trips across devices

Browse the catalog and plan one trip without an account. Mando is free and has no ads.

Whether you have a free afternoon in Tokyo or three weeks across Japan, Mando gives every walk a destination, and every card a place in your story.

Card data is compiled from public sources and updated regularly. Distribution information can change, so confirm the latest details before travelling. Mando is independent and is not affiliated with the organizations that issue or distribute Manhole Cards.