PLATEAU VIEW: Open 3D city models of Japan's cities from the national PLATEAU project. ShadeMap: Simulate shadows from buildings, trees and terrain at any time.
| PLATEAU VIEW | ShadeMap | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | City & Urban Maps | City & Urban Maps |
| Coverage | Japanese cities | Worldwide |
| Updates | Periodically | Periodically |
| Data source | MLIT PLATEAU open data | Elevation data and building footprints |
| Made by | Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (Japan) | Ted Piotrowski |
| Price | Free | Free + paid plan |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Best on a computer | Works well on phones |
| Map view | 3D | 3D |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with PLATEAU VIEW
- 3D building models for many Japanese cities
- Flood and hazard layers in 3D
- Urban planning data
What you can do with ShadeMap
- Shadows for any time and date
- Terrain, buildings and trees
- Sun exposure over a day
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.