Weather Alerts for Travel Plans and Shelter Search Function
Tokyo, Japan – May 26, 2025 – NAVITIME JAPAN Co., Ltd. (CEO: Keisuke Onishi, Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo) has updated disaster support features on its navigation app for international tourists “Japan Travel by NAVITIME” and launched a new feature that alerts users of various travel related advisories and emergency shelter information.
Japan Travel by NAVITIME is a navigation app designed for international visitors to Japan. It supports every stage of travel (before, during, and after the trip) in 13 languages, with features such as planning, reservations, maps, navigation, and sharing experiences.
Japan is prone to earthquakes and extreme weather like hurricanes. The locals are quite aware of what to expect and what they need to do to keep safe. However, international tourists who are not used to those irregular situations require the guidance of reliable information but often struggle to find them due to limited multilingual coverage and knowing where to find them.
To address these challenges, we have enhanced the accessibility and clarity of disaster-related information on our App. Users can now view weather warnings on their travel plans and route search results; access alternative travel routes; and look for evacuation shelters in the aftermath of a serious earthquake.
Summary of Safety Features
Feature
Description
Weather warnings*
Shown in route search result and travel plan
Useful spot search*
Map-based access to spots meeting urgent needs
Shelter information*
Emergency shelter information
Alternative route search*
Search for routes using only available transportation methods
Transportation disruptions
Information for public transportation disruptions for shinkansen, airports, nearby areas, and areas near My Hotel
Push notifications
Earthquake (seismic intensity 3+), tsunami, volcano, weather warnings, typhoon, transportation disruptions, and other information
* indicates updated feature
Key updates:
Weather warnings
Weather warning and advisory information will be shown on the user’s travel plans and route search results. Public transportation may be disrupted due to the weather, so it is important to be well informed.
Search for useful locations in case of a disaster
Locations such as “shelters,” “hospitals,” “pharmacies,” and “toilets” around the current location can now be seen directly on the map. While category-based spot searches were available previously, this update enables immediate, map-based access.
Alternative transportation routes
Users can search for routes that avoid bullet trains (Shinkansen) or that only use buses, walking, or taxis.
About Japan Travel by NAVITIME
Japan Travel by NAVITIME is a navigation application for foreign visitors to Japan. It seamlessly supports everything from planning; navigation and information during your trip; and sharing your travel experiences after returning home. Main functions include door-to-door route search, walking navigation, car navigation, spot search (free Wi-Fi, baggage storage, etc.), sightseeing articles, trip planning, itinerary posting, model plans, and hotel and activity reservations. In addition, data obtained from the application is analyzed and used to discover local tourism resources and tourism policies. In addition to helping travelers comfortably enjoy their visit to Japan, the application also contributes to the revitalization of the tourism industry.
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Pricing for Premium Features (in USD, as of the press release date)
30 days: $14.49
90 days: $29.99
365 days: $109.99
“NAVITIME” is a registered trademark of NAVITIME JAPAN Co., Ltd.
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