Japan Subway App like ones for NYC?
Nov 9, 2016, 3:44 am
#16
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[font="Lucida Sans"] Agreed. But, Google Maps seems to pick its routings on Jorudan's database, which is frequently inaccurate if you're looking for the least costly route between your two points.
For example, try calculating the lowest cost from wherever you are in Tokyo to KEISEI-UENO (because you're heading to NRT). The Jorudan maps software will generally route you there via J.R., even if you're within a short distance from the Ginza or Hibiya Tokyo Metro Lines, which will cost less.
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For example, try calculating the lowest cost from wherever you are in Tokyo to KEISEI-UENO (because you're heading to NRT). The Jorudan maps software will generally route you there via J.R., even if you're within a short distance from the Ginza or Hibiya Tokyo Metro Lines, which will cost less.
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Did that just now entering Hibiya Park as the start point and Ueno Station as the end point. I got Hibiya Line direct, Ginza Line Direct, a one connection route using Metro and JR and then one with just JR.
Use Ueno station as your end point and as they are all connected there it will be a better set of search results.
Last edited by armagebedar; Nov 9, 2016 at 5:54 pm Reason: edited format of quote
Nov 14, 2016, 11:04 am
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Sorry I can't offer a useful tip here.
Last edited by ajGoes; Nov 14, 2016 at 4:07 pm Reason: To correct misinformation.
Nov 14, 2016, 4:04 pm
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You don't need a connection if you download the region for offline use.
Nov 16, 2016, 2:34 pm
#21
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I used this app from Google for my most recent Japan trip:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...bwaynavi&hl=en
And
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...ient.net&hl=en
For Japan Trains
Hyperdia was not available in Canada.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...bwaynavi&hl=en
And
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...ient.net&hl=en
For Japan Trains
Hyperdia was not available in Canada.
Nov 16, 2016, 8:20 pm
#22
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Tokyo
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I used this app from Google for my most recent Japan trip:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...bwaynavi&hl=en
And
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...ient.net&hl=en
For Japan Trains
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...bwaynavi&hl=en
And
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...ient.net&hl=en
For Japan Trains
ISTR being rather disappointed by that first app as well, but I can't remember why at the moment.