GSI Maps (Chiriin Chizu): Japan's official national map with terrain, aerial photos and hazard layers. Kakao Map: Popular South Korean map with transit, traffic and road view.
| GSI Maps (Chiriin Chizu) | Kakao Map | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Map Platforms & National Atlases | Map Platforms & National Atlases |
| Coverage | Japan | South Korea |
| Updates | Periodically | Continuously (community edits) |
| Data source | Geospatial Information Authority of Japan | Kakao |
| Made by | Geospatial Information Authority of Japan | Kakao |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Works well on phones | Phone app available |
| Map view | Flat + 3D | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
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
What you can do with Kakao Map
- Transit directions
- Live bus locations
- Road view imagery
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.