Japan Travel - Route,Map,Guide Reviews

by Hervy

I really wish JapanTravel was only a routing app. It feels bloated and slow with all the other information that’s all trying to get my attention when all I want is to know which train to take, when, and which platform I need to go to. The routing function is fantastic and there are tons of other resources for tourists to plan their visits, so why jam those two things into one app?

by Jerjerfel

I gave JapanTravel 3 stars because numerous times, the stores I wanted to find/shop at came up with no information. This is disappointing because they immediately appeared when I googled the same store name with all the information including a map and directions.
While other portions of JapanTravel are fine, for me if I want to go somewhere and JapanTravel can’t even tell me it exists I’m sorry to say it’s usefulness is closer to a 1 star... especially considering I had to pay $7.95!!!

by Blahsdfiendj

Very smooth great for trains ferries even busses. I wish that there’d be English characters for busses so you can search for bus stops, also to be able to look up nearby busses, maybe add/incorporate stops. Also maybe even a biking route option.

Finds places google maps doesn’t have. And is much easier to see all times that bus stop leaves as compared to google maps.

I use google maps just to get the name of the bus stop I need sometimes and plug that into JapanTravel or use the location of the bus stop. And I’m have reach my destination.

These would all be very cool extras. As it stands, this is a fantastic app.

by Descamus

The amount of information given in JapanTravel is wonderful. Location of a.t.m’s, money exchange, free WiFi, and closest stations is great. Travel route are better than JapanTravel that my native japanese friend has, with multiple routes to choose from and distinct JR pass routes. Estimation on how much non JR trains cost and taxi travel is spot on. I’ve been to Japan several times and JapanTravel made this trip even easier. I utilized all its features on a daily basis. I thank the developers for a well thought out and very usable application.

by Mickey7984

JapanTravel is very helpful!!! tried using other apps but nothing compares to this. with my recent travel to tokyo and osaka, this helped us a lot and made our life easier. it shows your options on where to go and the fare you need to pay.

by Rlee2018

We spent two weeks traveling Japan with a JR pass and JapanTravel was essential- better than google maps because it gives you the option to “Prioritize JR pass”. Great!

by Seatacco

I rarely write reviews but felt compelled to do it here. It must be the best app there’s to travel using your JR pass. Has good routes, can optimize for JR pass, and even shows the platform numbers which is super useful.

by _abhishek

You can optimise for JR pass routes on JapanTravel, specially the Shinkansen Bullet trains you can take for free - Google Maps keeps suggesting more expensive options which wasn’t super useful.

Sometimes it helps to check Google Maps to see which station is closer to your actual destination...so a map split view would be kinda nice right inside JapanTravel and something I might be willing to pay for.

All the train stations are in English but I would have also liked if the local Bus stops which were often in Japanese were also in English. Google maps suffers from the same problem so they’re doing the best with the data they have I guess.

This something we had to get by with by asking people in Japan around - who are also perhaps the best humans I’ve ever come across.

by Lu2584

I definitely recommend JapanTravel. I used it for travelling around Japan, see the hours of the trains and how to get to the places we wanted to visit in Tokyo. It was very easy to understand the transport system of Japan thanks to JapanTravel.

by Mrmike51511

I have been living in Japan for a little over a year now and I use JapanTravel all the time. It’s incredibly user friendly. I’ve used it to navigate the trains and subways in Tokyo with ease. Would highly recommend.

by Iza2532

One of the best applications I’ve ever used. It always works with no issues. I’m planning my trip and JapanTravel gives me ideas where to go and what to see. Definitely will use it in Japan. Absolutely love it!

by Tanaquil

If you need to get from point a to point b in Japan, JapanTravel is your friend. It is the English version of JapanTravel widely used by Japanese speakers. In-app purchases are nice but not essential. Free version will get you where you're going.

by Zerpersande

...I used an app called Japan Transit.

Notice the verb tense above. Japan Transit got deleted after I used JapanTravel for all of 5 minutes. Much more info available with this new app, so I am still learning, but it is still much better.

by Shandiiiiin

JapanTravel was incredibly useful traveling to japan and navigating the public transport. It calculates your fair and has clear and essential information about the rail lines, and up to date info on times and delays. JapanTravel saved me a lot of confusion and stress visiting Japan for the first time.

by Cristina555

JapanTravel is a must have for tourists coming to Japan who plan on taking the trains. It tells you exactly where to go and what lines to get on so navigation is a breeze. Just make sure you have pocket wifi with you otherwise JapanTravel won’t run.

by OkazakiTheOtaku

If you’re visiting Japan and don’t have JapanTravel, you’re doing yourself a disservice.
The timetables and train navigation are fast, easy to understand, and accurate. It outranks other apps (including Google Maps) in almost every regard.

by Koijake

Place I call, “the HOME of my SOUL”.

I was born near by town of Tomonoura.
A long long time ago!
Went to the U.S.A. to explore my curiosities. Then found the freedom!!!!! Decided to stay! Got married. Two kids! Every trip I, we, made to my native land, Japan, our trip included Tomonoura!!!! Now my kids want to visit there as their pilgrimage! I feel so warm inside of the core of my heart when I get greeted by the sign saying “WELCOME HOME”. In Japanese!

There must be so many beautiful places to visit in Japan but Tomonoura will be one of the places you can enjoy Japan’s ONCE UPON A TIME!

by HwnOinker

JapanTravel has been very useful for me while traveling in Tokyo and beyond via train, subway, bus. It has definitely saved me a lot of time and stress when navigating the somewhat complex but wonderful transportation network.
Information is updated in realtime keeping users in tune with delays, detours, conditions. Highly recommended download!

by Lalleschwari

I’m currently in Japan visiting and JapanTravel has been helping me navigate Japan. Once you get the hang of using it, the train stations are easy to navigate. Super helpful app and without it I would be lost in Japan. I love how it also has helpful articles like how to handle money and places to visit. Absolutely would recommend this to my friends. Thank you so much for creating JapanTravel!!

by Javk5pakfa

Recommended by a Japanese friend of mine, JapanTravel turned out to be insanely crucial while I traveled in Japan. At places like Tokyo the metro network can be daunting, but JapanTravel tells you how to get from one station to another, which track, what time, and even which car you should be in so that transferring to another line is as efficient as possible. Use this when you are in Japan!