Car Navigation
Car Navigation covers smartphone apps and services offered in Japan that provide turn-by-turn guidance and real-time traffic information. Many also support Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, allowing navigation to be displayed on in-car screens. Some include offline maps for use in areas with limited connectivity, while others rely entirely on connected features.
Offline Maps
A few services offer full offline navigation by downloading map data to the device, which is helpful in tunnels, rural regions, and other areas with poor mobile coverage. - Jointly developed by KDDI and NAVITIME Japan, au Car Navigation provides offline maps, real-time traffic data, and vehicle-aware routing for au subscribers.Read more →
- A feature-rich car navigation app from NAVITIME Japan with AI-powered route learning, offline maps, a built-in dashcam, and professional driver modes.Read more →
- A car navigation app from Pioneer that brings Carrozzeria in-vehicle expertise to smartphones, with driver-assist features, route learning, and CarPlay support.Read more →
- MAPLUS Chara de Navi is a car navigation app that lets drivers enjoy turn-by-turn directions voiced by popular anime characters and Japanese voice actors.Read more →
- Free car navigation app by Toyota Connected, built on the same engine as Toyota in-car systems. Includes offline maps, real-time traffic, and CarPlay support.Read more →
- Entry-level car navigation app from NAVITIME Japan with AI routing, parking search, and live cameras. Paid plan adds voice guidance and CarPlay.Read more →
- A truck-specific navigation app by NAVITIME Japan for professional drivers, with vehicle restriction routing, multi-stop optimization, and offline maps.Read more →
- Free car navigation app from LY Corporation using Zenrin maps and JARTIC traffic data. Supports CarPlay and Android Auto with no subscription required.Read more →
