Japan Travel–Trip,Transit&Rail

4.7
14K reviews
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Rated for 3+
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About this app

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.
Updated on
Jul 6, 2026

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
This app may share these data types with third parties
Location, Personal info and 3 others
This app may collect these data types
Location, Personal info and 4 others
Data is encrypted in transit
You can request that data be deleted

Ratings and reviews

4.7
13.6K reviews
Gerald Farmer
May 11, 2026
Was a 5* app previously. However, the "please turn on location services" prompt now causes the app to snarl itself and flash constantly like some kind of drunken rave. You can't tell it "no, not right now" nor can you actually access location services to turn off the prompt because the app keeps yelling at you 15 times a second to turn on location services. I'm trying to use it to do some planning for an upcoming trip, but I guess I'll have to find a different app to use - both here and there
3 people found this review helpful
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Florian Traxler-Palir
April 30, 2026
DON'T USE: ITS A SCAM! even with paid service bloated with ads and popups. popups can't be closed, they still open the details pages. not possible to have premium on phone and tablet, thus absolutely useless for travel planning. the paid web premium is also absolutely useless, as it always tells you this premium feature is only usable in the app. links to train-schedules from the calendar always require the app, so the info also can't be shared with your travel group.
6 people found this review helpful
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Abby H
July 5, 2026
It is very detailed. I never get lost in Japan with this app.
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What’s new

Ver12.0.0
You can now book a taxi right inside the app!

Easily request a ride using the button at the bottom right of the Route tab or directly from your route search results. Since everything from booking to payment is completed entirely within the app, there is no need to worry about speaking with the driver. Enjoy a smooth and comfortable journey during your trip to Japan!