GSI Maps (Chiriin Chizu): Japan's official national map with terrain, aerial photos and hazard layers. OpenStreetMap: The free, editable map of the world, made by millions of mappers.
| GSI Maps (Chiriin Chizu) | OpenStreetMap | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Map Platforms & National Atlases | Map Platforms & National Atlases |
| Coverage | Japan | Worldwide |
| Updates | Periodically | Continuously (community edits) |
| Data source | Geospatial Information Authority of Japan | Community contributions |
| Made by | Geospatial Information Authority of Japan | OpenStreetMap Foundation and contributors |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Works well on phones | Works well on phones |
| 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 OpenStreetMap
- Several map styles (standard, cycle, transport, humanitarian)
- Directions
- Edit the map yourself
- Open data download
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.