Japan Travel–Trip,Transit&Rail 10.6.2

Japan Travel by NAVITIME serves as a comprehensive tool designed to facilitate travel throughout Japan, with particular emphasis on train, transit, and Shinkansen navigation. The application offers a range of features aimed at assisting both first-time visitors and seasoned travelers in planning and executing their journeys with efficiency and local insight.

App Overview:

• Explore (Travel guides and articles)
• Route Search
• Map and Offline Spot Search
• Trip Planning

About the Features:

• The Explore section provides access to curated guides and informative articles authored by expatriates residing in Japan, covering essential topics such as transit tips, Shinkansen usage, Wi-Fi access, financial services, cuisine, arts and culture, nightlife, and shopping.
• It also features recommended itineraries across various regions of Japan to assist in trip organization.

• The Route Search function enables users to identify optimal transit options, including Shinkansen, local trains (JR and subway), buses, and ferries.
• Detailed information such as platform numbers, station lists, and train schedules are readily accessible.
• An interactive map of the Tokyo area supports route visualization.
• Users can save up to 50 routes for offline reference.
• The Japan Rail Pass mode offers optimized route options tailored for passholders, integrating Shinkansen and JR routes.

• The application allows offline searches for key spots such as free Wi-Fi hotspots (including NTT FREE Wi-Fi, FREESPOT, Starbucks), currency exchange bureaus, ATMs, Tourist Information Centers (TICs), and train stations.
• Accommodation bookings for hotels, rental cars, and activities can be made near current or destination locations.

• While browsing articles or using the map, users can bookmark appealing spots to their favorites list.
• A personalized travel plan can be created by organizing selected spots along a timeline, which is also viewable on a map.
• This feature permits direct access to transportation options such as Shinkansen, local trains, buses, and taxis from within the plan.
• Predefined itineraries serve as starting points, adjustable by adding interestspecific locations.

• Users can search for, craft, and share itineraries using over 200 curated travel plans provided by editors and the community.

[Paid Features]

• Alternative transit routes are available in case of delays.
• Voice navigation offers turn-by-turn guidance with landmarks.
• Article ranking insights help identify trending topics.
• Enhanced collection features enable better organization of favorite spots.
• The rain & snow radar provides weather forecasts up to six hours ahead.

To access these premium functions, users must purchase a 30-day ticket via in-app purchase.

*Notice:

• The app utilizes GPS in the background to improve user experience; users may disable this feature through device Settings if desired.
• Running GPS continuously may significantly drain battery power.
• An optional survey from the Japan Tourism Agency may appear upon initial launch; participation is voluntary and does not affect basic app functionality.