GPS Map of Japan
For Garmin® Vehicle Navigation and Handheld Devices
This is a complete map set, in English, including routable roads and topogrpahic detail maps of all islands in the nation including Okinawa.
Screenshot of Shinjuku Ward Tokyo
GPS Map of Japan (Version 4) features:
Guidance in English. Road names included where available. Road data updated March 2011
Fully auto-routing. Roads include all highways and national roads
Point-of-interest (POI) data includes tourist locations.
Now over 1,000,000 points-of-interest (POIs) and placenames including natural
features, transportation stations, public facilities, hotels, resturants, shopping, etc..
New address search and select destination by phone number feature (within limitations).
Road and Topo version based on 1:25000 scale topographic detail, showing 10 meter contour intervals.
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| Compatibility | GPS maps on microSD-memory card and shipped with a standard-size adapter. The maps is compatible with any Garmin GPS listed. Ask TravelByGPS (submit your question below) if your GPS is not listed. Complete systems are available. Preloaded GPS units my be purchased through our GPS Shop. |
GPS maps delivered by Internet download are for use with Garmin BaseCamp or MapSource software, which you will use to transfer the maps to your GPS. Ask TravelByGPS (submit your question below) if you do not have Garmin BaseCamp or MapSource software. Complete systems are available. Preloaded GPS units my be purchased through our GPS Shop. |
| Delivery | Several shipping options are provided at time of purchase. Choose Priority or Express Delivery to locations within the United States. Outside the United States, Express Mail service is offered to customers in Canada and Europe. Ask TravelByGPS (submit your question below) if you require delivery to other countries. | Download instructions will follow completion of purchase. Note: This is a locked map product which must be customized for your use. In addition to a download link, you will receive a unlock code that is tied to your specific equipment. It may take several business hours for you to receive your unlock code. |
| System Requirements | No computer is necessary. Plug-and-play microSD/SD-memory cards are convenient and easy to use. Just insert the card and your GPS will automatically load the maps. | Windows PC Apple / Mac intosh |
| License | These maps are not locked to your GPS, they are locked to the card. They may be used on any compatible GPS. This is convenient if you have more than one GPS, or if you plan to upgrade your GPS in the future. The disadvantage is that the maps can not be used on your computer with programs like Garmin BaseCamp or MapSource. If you require multiple licenses Ask TravelByGPS (submit your question below) for information on volume discounts. |
These maps are locked to the GPS. You may only use them with the GPS you specify at time of purchase. However, these maps may also be used on your computer with Garmin BaseCamp or MapSource software. If you require multiple licenses Ask TravelByGPS (submit your question below) for information on volume discounts. |
| Return Policy | Full refund on unopened cards (buyer pays return shipping). Defective SD-cards will be replaced. No returns on opened cards after 3-days. |
Once the download link has been sent, we can not refund your purchase. |
| Support | We are available to assist with purchase and installation. Feel free to contact us at anytime. | |
| Updates | Maps are usually updated on an annual basis. Updates are available to existing customers at a discount. |
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| Source | Travel By GPS is proud to offer this GPS map of Japan developed by: Upupdown - UUD Co., Ltd. |
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Screenshots
Topographic Detail  The Nakasendo trail - the 5 mile hike between ancient cities Magome and Tsumago - is shown along with topographic detail. |
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 Rafting the Kumagawa Rapids |
 Nuvi Screenshot (night mode) of Okinawa |
 Screenshot of Garmin MapSource displaying the GPS Map of Japan in the vicinity of Osaka. (Click on the map to see detail in a larger image) |
Limitations
Most residential roads and city streets in Japan do not have names. Only major highways and national roads are labeled by road number.
You may not find places by address. Searching by address is technically impossible using Garmin devices manufactured for United States and European market. The Japanese banchi address system is not based on the street number system like the US or Europe. Instead you may search and set destination by selecting city, point of interst, geogrpahic coordinate, browsing the map or in some cases by entering phone number.
Topographic map is generated from the mesh of digital elevation model. It is not a real trace of topographic map. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the contour line (it is roughly as accurate as 1:25,000 topographical map).
Government Required Information
This map is based on the Publication of Digital Map 5000000 (General) as well as Digital Map 25000 (Spatial Data Framework) published by the Geographical Survey Institute of Japan (Kokudo Chiri-in), Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, JAPAN with its approval under the article 29 of Surveying Law (Approval Number #107, SO-FUKU 2006).
.This map also uses the Digital Map 25000 (Geographical Names & Public Facilities) as well as the Digital Map 50m Grid (Elevation) published by the Geographical Survey Institute of Japan (Kokudo Chiri-in), Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, JAPAN with its approval under the article 30 of Surveying Law (Approval Number #64, SO-SHI 2006).
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