You don’t need to get lost in Japan! If you know what Japan travel apps to use, you’ll find it east to navigate this country with ease!
When you travel to Japan you can use a wide range of travel apps that can be incredibly helpful for navigating the country, finding attractions, and getting around efficiently. Here are some popular travel apps for Japan that I use when I’m visiting:
GOOGLE MAPS:
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/google-maps-transit-food/id585027354
JAPAN TRAVEL BY NAVITIME:
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/japan-travel-route-map-guide/id686373726
SUICA (Access from Apple Wallet)
SUICA CARD READER FOR ANDROID:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.mediavrog.ic_card_expensetracker&hl=en&gl=US
GOOGLE TRANSLATE:
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/google-translate/id414706506
REVOLUT APP:
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/revolut-mobile-finance/id932493382
YUREKURU CALL:
https://apps.apple.com/app/id1560592402
E-SIMS
LINE:
https://apps.apple.com/app/id443904275
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00:00 Intro
01:04 Google Maps with JR PASS
04:08 Navitime
05:07 Suica
07:09 Google Translate
08:07 Travel money cards
09:51 Yurikuru Call
10:34 E-Sims
11:32 LINE
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26 Comments
Okay…So LINE is a must. Several restaurants now REQUIRE LINE to order
📱I learnt a few new things thanks Ninja 🐒 definitely didn't know you could find the Hikari with Google Maps😮
Super comprehensive video. Saved it so I can refer to it later lol 📱
A lot of great apps tips there. Thank you Nathan
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One thing to keep in mind. Unregistered SUICA is suspended right now to a global shortage of semiconductors. Suica on phone does not work for me anymore. failed to load with apple pay.
I've been watching you Nathan since 2021 and finally I'm going to Japan for the first time tomorrow! Thank you for all the videos and news. This video is perfect timing also!
Thank you very much for the advice!
I used Japan Travel Navitime a lot for the Shinkansen, it's an excellent app and just used Google Maps for navigating the cities. It was my first time visiting Japan and I soon became very comfortable there. Also if you go with friends have them all get LINE and make a group chat to keep in touch!
very helpfull infomation, but do i really need pocket wifi, than I can get esim? 📲📞
I put the Suica on my Apple watch, which you taught me how to do when we were in London! That way you don't even have to get your phone out when going through the turnstiles.
📱Thanks for the useful video Nathan. I installed the earthquake app from your link 🙂
I use NaviTime for the Phone which is better than the version for the PC (on the PC you cannot tell the search to consider only Ltd Express trains)
I miss the Hyperdia web/app as it was better than NaviTime (e.g. it would show the Narita Express between Shinagawa and Yokohama while NaviTime hides NEX unless you travel to/from Narita Airport). I hope Hitachi returns it to its full service now that Foreign travelers are back.
Apps I use are Wise, Suica on ApplePay (as a backup) and I tested eSIM provider Ubigi successfully in Belgium & Japan.
📱 great video! 👍
A episode that is full of great tips. Navitime app is the one I used for trains while in Japan cause it's just better than Google maps when it comes to rail. Life forced me into a cell phone and I never really could make use of the features until I was in Japan when Navitime, Google maps, and Google translate, became daily use features. Although I speak very bad Japanese, you don't really learn terms that aren't basic daily terms. When I rented a car all sorts of terms and ideas were conveyed, because the clerks limited English and my terrible Japanese weren't up to task. Google translate made thing like insurance understandable.
So, I picked up some pro tips from for more expansive use on my future Japan excursions. The Ninja Monkey's tips will make being stealthy and travel easier in Japan. That in turn will make me a Happy Gaijin.
📱Thank you for this video, it's given me some great ideas. In terms of Google Maps, when I was in Tokyo in 2019, using Google Maps turn by turn directions, the app would say the directions in English except it would pronounce the street names using the Chinese pronunciation instead of the Japanese. How do I ensure that the app uses the Japanese reading instead of the Chinese? Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!
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📱 awesome great tips! I have navitime and didn’t know about JRpass option and Apple wallet for Suica. Thank you very much very helpful!
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📱Thanks for all your good advice. Im headed to Japan in August for 3 weeks. These will come in very handy.
If HyperDia makes it back, it would be the best, they actually use the exact schedules for all the train lines, it is the bestest! ^_^ 📱📱📱
When will you be leaving for your next trip to Japan? We might be there at the same time
When you look at the google map, how do you know if it is train(Shinkansen) or metro(ic card) or bus? And for 3 stops on the subway, how much would I PAY IF I take the Uber?
Last time I was in Japan was 2019 I brought a bunch of cash. Do you still recommend some cash. I have android phone and as you mentioned no suica app. I'll check the other apps you mentioned for payments.
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Hey. When i scan my passport on visit japan web. My first name and middle name is written as given name. Maybe its because first name and middle name is on the same line in passport. This is a bit confussion. So my question is: can i just write first and last name even if i have a middle name. Do japan require middle name if i have a middle name?
Very informative and useful tips. Good job Nathan 📱