8. The applications you need to make traveling in Japan more comfortable

 


Traveling around Japan can be a bit confusing, especially with the language barrier, diverse transportation systems, and complicated city layouts. Apart from Google Maps which is usually used for navigation, here are some other applications that we recommend:
Japan Travel by Navitime: If you plan to travel frequently by train and bus, this app will give you recommendations for the best routes. You can also select the type of JR Pass you have to show the options your pass covers. [  ]
Google Translate: Apart from the usual translation service, this application can also do digital translation using the camera, which can save you when you are served a food menu in Japanese. So you don't have to guess what you're ordering! [  ]
Gurunavi: Japan definitely has no shortage of food options. Use this review application to help you find the best places to eat because every meal while traveling in Japan is an important moment!

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