Safe & Convenient: MAPCODE

MAPCODE is a 9-12 digit number used in the GPS of Japanese rental cars instead of an address. All major rental companies support it. With an accuracy of up to 3m, it guides you precisely — even to nameless spots — making it the best tool for road trips in Japan.

Easy Input

The Japanese address system can be very confusing, making GPS input difficult. With MAPCODE, you can simply enter numbers for easy navigation.

Direct Navigation to Parking

Inputting the name or phone number of a destination into a map app will take you to that destination, but many places don’t have parking on-site. But with MAPCODEs, you’re guided directly to the nearest parking location.

"[Using Google Maps without MAPCODE], we were directed inside a zoo instead of the parking and spent 10 min searching for parking."

Using Google Maps without MAPCODE can sometimes lead to errors:

"We aimed for a scenic viewpoint in a national park but ended up at the management office instead."

If you spend 5 min searching for parking at each stop, you could waste 3 hours in a week! Drive Japan’s MAPCODEs guide you straight to the best parking, saving time and hassle.

Hidden Gems & Scenic Roads

MAPCODE lets you navigate to unnamed spots and places missing from Google Maps. Drive Japan guides you seamlessly to hidden gems and scenic roads.

More Reliable Than GPS Apps

While GPS apps like Google Maps and Waze are convenient, they can be unreliable for road trips in Japan:

• Navigation may stop in rural areas with no phone signal
• High battery consumption requires frequent charging
• Searching for locations during a stop requires resetting navigation

With MAPCODE, you can rely on your rental car's GPS, avoiding signal loss, battery drain, and inaccurate routes for a stress-free drive.