Map code — the most accurate option
Every location in Japan has a 10-digit map code (e.g. 23 491 207*44). Look it up on map.com/mapcode or Google Maps. Enter the map code into the car’s GPS for address accuracy down to the metre.
Japan’s GPS systems use a 10-digit map code or the location’s phone number. An English GPS add-on costs only 550 JPY/day, or use Google Maps via CarPlay/Android Auto.
Every location in Japan has a 10-digit map code (e.g. 23 491 207*44). Look it up on map.com/mapcode or Google Maps. Enter the map code into the car’s GPS for address accuracy down to the metre.
A common method in Japan: enter a restaurant or hotel’s phone number into the GPS to automatically find its address. Works for most registered businesses.
Add it when booking your car. The interface and voice guidance are in English, and you can enter place names in English. Supports both map codes and phone numbers.
Most vehicles from 2022+ support CarPlay/Android Auto via USB. Display Google Maps in English from your phone on the car’s screen — familiar and updated in real time.
Download the map of the area you’ll be visiting before traveling to Japan (Google Maps → menu → Offline maps). You can still get directions without data using your phone’s GPS.
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