What is Konjaku Map on the Web?
Konjaku Map (今昔マップ) shows historical topographic maps of major Japanese regions from the late 19th century onwards next to modern maps, synchronised as you pan. It was created by Kenji Tani of Saitama University.
Free
Konjaku Map on the Web
Compare old Japanese topographic maps with today, side by side
- Coverage
- Japan
- Updates
- Archive
- Price
- Free
- Sign-up
- Not needed
- View
- Flat map
What you can do
- Old and new maps side by side
- Many periods for each region
- Covers major Japanese cities and regions
The details
- Coverage
- Japan
- Updates
- Static archive
- Data source
- Historical GSI topographic maps
- Made by
- Kenji Tani (Saitama University) (university / research)
- Price
- Free
- Account
- No account needed
- On phones
- Works well on phones
- Map view
- Flat map
Tips for using Konjaku Map on the Web
- Pick a city and switch between periods to watch rice fields become suburbs.
Who it is for
Konjaku Map on the Web is especially useful for history lovers and urban planners.
Questions about Konjaku Map on the Web
Is Konjaku Map on the Web free?
Yes. Konjaku Map on the Web is free to use.
Do I need an account to use Konjaku Map on the Web?
No. You can open the map and use it without signing up.
How often is Konjaku Map on the Web updated?
It is an archive: the content is historical and does not change often.
Where does Konjaku Map on the Web get its data?
Historical GSI topographic maps.
Can I use Konjaku Map on the Web on my phone?
Yes. The website works well in a phone browser.
What are some alternatives to Konjaku Map on the Web?
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