Bing Maps: Microsoft's map with aerial imagery, directions and traffic. GSI Maps (Chiriin Chizu): Japan's official national map with terrain, aerial photos and hazard layers.
| Bing Maps | GSI Maps (Chiriin Chizu) | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Map Platforms & National Atlases | Map Platforms & National Atlases |
| Coverage | Worldwide | Japan |
| Updates | Continuously (community edits) | Periodically |
| Data source | Microsoft and partners | Geospatial Information Authority of Japan |
| Made by | Microsoft | Geospatial Information Authority of Japan |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Works well on phones | Works well on phones |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat + 3D |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with Bing Maps
- Road and aerial maps
- Directions and traffic
- Imagery to compare with other providers
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.