Japan Travel by NAVITIME helps you travel around Japan like a local – especially by train, transit, and Shinkansen!
App Overview:
-Explore (Travel guides/articles)
-Route Search
-Map / Offline Spot Search
-Plan
About the Features:
[Explore]
-We provide you with basic guides and informative articles about traveling in Japan, written by foreign authors living in Japan.
-Topics include transit tips, Shinkansen use, Wi-Fi, money, food, art & culture, nightlife, shopping, etc
-Recommended itineraries are also provided for areas throughout the country.
[Route Search]
-Easily find the best transit routes, including Shinkansen, local trains (JR, subway), buses, ferries, and more.
-View platform numbers, station lists, and train timetables.
-Use the interactive Tokyo area map for transit search.
-Save up to 50 routes and view them offline.
-Use Japan Rail Pass mode to see optimized Shinkansen and JR routes for pass holders.
[Map / Offline Spot Search]
-Search offline for the following spots: Free Wi-Fi hotspots (NTT FREE Wi-Fi, FREESPOT, Starbucks, etc.), currency exchange spots, ATMs, TICs, and train stations.
-Book hotels, rental cars, and activities near you or your destination.
[Plan]
-While reading articles or searching on the map, add spots to your favorites that sounds attractive.
-Create your own travel plan with your favorite spots by adding them in a timeline. Your plan can also be viewed on a map.
-Check transit and transportation options (Shinkansen, local trains, buses, taxis, etc.) directly from your plan.
-Start your planning from our recommended itineraries, and coordinate it by adding spots from your interests.
[Itinerary] (New!)
Search, create, and share itineraries. Choose from over 200 curated travel plans by our editors and other users.
[PAID Features]
-Find alternative transit routes in case of delays.
-Voice navigation will show you directions and landmarks.
-Check the rankings of articles to know the hot topics.
-Make more collections and sort out your favorite spots.
-Rain & snow radar will show the forecast up to 6 hours ahead.
To upgrade, please purchase the 30-day ticket via In-App-Purchase.
*Notice:
-This app uses GPS in the background for the purpose of enhancing user experience. You can turn the GPS off from Settings on your device.
-Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
-At the time of your initial access, an optional Japan Tourism Agency survey may appear. This survey is optional, and you will be able to use the app without answering them.