ArcGIS Living Atlas: Thousands of ready-made maps and data layers from Esri and its community. GSI Maps (Chiriin Chizu): Japan's official national map with terrain, aerial photos and hazard layers.
| ArcGIS Living Atlas | GSI Maps (Chiriin Chizu) | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Map Platforms & National Atlases | Map Platforms & National Atlases |
| Coverage | Worldwide | Japan |
| Updates | Continuously (community edits) | Periodically |
| Data source | Esri, governments and organisations | Geospatial Information Authority of Japan |
| Made by | Esri | Geospatial Information Authority of Japan |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | Free to view, account for extras | No account needed |
| On phones | Best on a computer | Works well on phones |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat + 3D |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with ArcGIS Living Atlas
- Browse thousands of curated layers
- Live feeds such as weather and traffic
- Apps and story maps
What you can do with GSI Maps (Chiriin Chizu)
- Official topographic maps of Japan
- Historical and current aerial photos
- Relief and land condition maps
- 3D terrain
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.