JAPAN TRAVEL TIPS: How to Use Google Maps to Plan Your Japan Travel
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How to use Google Maps to Plan Your Japan Trip: This is my absolute favorite way to plan my Japan travel, so I figured I'd put together a step-by-step how-to guide to make your travel planning process a lot easier! You can use Google My Maps to create your own customized Japan itinerary.
Plus, it's super helpful once you're actually on your trip to Japan. You can use Google Maps to get directions and guide you on all the exciting adventures you’ve planned ahead of time!
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Here's what we'll cover in this video:
00:00 Intro to Google My Maps
00:26 Setting Up a Japan Trip in Google My Maps
01:01 Adding Layers for Your Japan Trip in Google My Maps
02:06 Japan Travel Guides to Download
02:57 Customizing Icons in Google My Maps
04:38 Creating a Japan Itinerary in Google My Maps
05:51 Organizing Your Japan Trip in Google My Maps
06:36 Measuring Distances in Google My Maps
07:01 Adding Custom Markers to Your Map
07:48 Adding Directions Between Locations
08:24 How to Add Pictures in Google My Maps
09:02 Change the Default View in Google My Maps
09:48 How to Share Your Map in Google My Maps
10:02 How to View Your Japan Itinerary on Your Phone
10:30 View Your Google My Maps Itinerary Locations in Google Maps
11:18 How to Use the Immersive View in Google Maps
11:38 Add Google Maps Items to Your Google Calendar
13:09 Additional Japan Travel Guides
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@Google 28 күн бұрын
Making your Japan trip 10x easier ✨ thanks for sharing, Kelly!
@VoyagesJapan 28 күн бұрын
✨So glad you enjoyed the video. Your trip planning tools are game-changing! What an honor! ✨
@minidinkde 4 күн бұрын
hello vro
@QuyenNguyen-bf9do 7 күн бұрын
You have a way of explaining things that make it so easy to understand. Thanks so much for this tip, great visual and organization tool!
@VoyagesJapan 3 күн бұрын
Thank you so much, Quyen! I’m so glad this was helpful for you. More coming soon!
@JKWhite627 Ай бұрын
I was waiting for this video, I know you would deliver your promise!! Can’t wait to watch it.😊
@VoyagesJapan Ай бұрын
I know it took a while, but I wanted to follow up on my promise. Plus, it’s a truly helpful tool that very few travelers know about. I hope it comes in handy for your trip!! Thank you for being such a loyal supporter 💛✨
@mahmahlahlahlahlah4011 29 күн бұрын
Oh my freaking GOSH this was so Awesome, definitely using this technique
@VoyagesJapan 29 күн бұрын
✨🙌 So cool, right?! I’m glad you liked the tips and I hope the itinerary planning makes your trip even better!!
@besteresisvpetry616 Ай бұрын
I can't remember the last time I watched a video this helpful and useful. Thanks
@VoyagesJapan Ай бұрын
✨ That means a lot. It’s my main goal with making these videos, so to know that I’m doing something right is such a motivation to keep making them. Thank you for the comment.
@macabria_ 12 күн бұрын
Thank you so much!
@VoyagesJapan 12 күн бұрын
You’re so welcome! ✨
@stuff8575 Ай бұрын
That's Awesome! Thank you so much for the great video and advice.❤
@VoyagesJapan Ай бұрын
You’re very welcome. Thank you for appreciating it!
@adeyth Ай бұрын
This was amazing, thanks for the great content!!
@VoyagesJapan Ай бұрын
You’re so welcome, Adey! I really hope it comes in handy when you’re planning your trip. It’s the easiest way I’ve found to keep all the different places organized. Keep it simple!
@VoyagesJapan Ай бұрын
What’s the most exciting attraction or city you’re planning to visit while you’re in Japan? Let me know what’s on your itinerary!
@lori-annkibota6095 Ай бұрын
This is exactly what I needed! Thank you fpr the great video…much appreciated🌸
@VoyagesJapan Ай бұрын
Yes!! So glad it was helpful, Lori-Ann!! ✨
@reddwarfhead Ай бұрын
I love your channel and work ethic so much ❤
@VoyagesJapan Ай бұрын
You have no idea how much that comment means to me. It’s always nice to see your name pop up in the comment section 😊 Thank you for your encouragement and support! It goes a long way!
@WayneHendersonVO Ай бұрын
Amazing tips! I've watched hundreds of Japan planning videos, and I've NEVER heard of Google MY Maps before. This could have really helped out the planning and navigating for my trip to Japan last month. Oh well, at least I know if it now, for when I start planning my 2nd trip to Japan. Thank you!
@VoyagesJapan Ай бұрын
Thank you Wayne! This really is a game changer when it comes to planning for trips. I wish more people knew about it. Thank you for watching and I hope your trip last month was fantastic!! Was it your first time in Asia?
@WayneHendersonVO Ай бұрын
@@VoyagesJapan Oh, yes, it was the most amazing vacation ever! It was my first time ever outside of the US.
@WayneHendersonVO Ай бұрын
@@VoyagesJapan Oh yes, it was the best vacation imaginable, especially since it was my first time ever outside of the US.
@VoyagesJapan Ай бұрын
@@WayneHendersonVO oh my gosh!! What a perfect first trip outside of the US!! Now you definitely have to go back!! Man! That’s so exciting! Congratulations on your first trip to Japan and outside of the US. It’s a great occasion to commemorate! 🍾
@pkthecat Ай бұрын
Thank you
@VoyagesJapan Ай бұрын
You’re welcome! Thank you for watching and supporting the channel, @pkthecat!
@tictac-nscale Ай бұрын
Wow this is pretty cool Im setting up destinations now lol.
@VoyagesJapan Ай бұрын
😎😎😎
@inquisitvem6723 Ай бұрын
I wish there was a vid on best spots to take great photos of landmarks or creative areas in Tokyo to take those famous landmarks, etc. I saw an article on the net, but the author didn’t reveal the exact spot(he wanted to charge readers for the location revelation), but I found out like that bridge to take Tokyo SKYTREE with the reflection on the water at night. Also there is a photo of the SKYTREE next to some flag poles, but no flagpoles in sight at the SKYTREE when I got there. I had to ask a local who told me the flag poles were on a children’s playground nearby. It was quite a walk, but I had to get the photo.
@VoyagesJapan Ай бұрын
Oh! Great idea!! I like that one too
@inquisitvem6723 Ай бұрын
Love this. I will need to learn this . I was in Tokyo a few weeks ago, but only used the Google maps for subway navigation and street directions, so this is great. So what you showed only works on a desktop? I want to import all of it to my phone since I can’t take my desktop with me…lol…😂 Also I wish there was a yt vid that suggests places to go in Tokyo for a certain area so that I don’t end up revisiting that area for a different landmark . In other words, if I visit Shibuya, I want explore all the famous or tourist spots that everyone goes to, so that I kill all birds with one stone.
@VoyagesJapan Ай бұрын
I’m so glad this was helpful! You can only edit the map on desktop at the moment, which is kind of inconvenient, but you can always add additional locations you want to visit through the traditional Google Maps way of adding favorites. It just won’t be a part of your Google My Maps itinerary 🫤 I agree with you that maybe a video that shows the highlights of the different Tokyo wards would be super helpful. There’s so much to see, and breaking it up by section would be super helpful. I’ll put it on my list!
@saraha8833 Ай бұрын
Is there something specific we need to do in order to create a Walking Route? When I go to do it, it's not available, only the Add a Line or Shape is. Also you can only add 10 Layers
@saraha8833 Ай бұрын
Actually I answered my own question, if you have the maximum of Layers, you need to add another Layer in order to add a Route. Im at the limit (10) so I cannot add a route :(
@VoyagesJapan Ай бұрын
Thank you for that update, Sarah. I actually need to make a correction from what I stated in the video. Layers are limited, but the limit on the number of items allowed within a layer is more generous. I appreciate you bringing that up for us.
@saraha8833 Ай бұрын
@@VoyagesJapan I also found that if you are at your limit of layers, you cannot load that map within the app on your phone. I wish there was a way you could have to give directions via transit and what the approx time it would take from point A to B.
@VoyagesJapan Ай бұрын
@@saraha8833 Thank you for experimenting with this and bringing back updates, Sarah. All of this information really is super helpful for the community
@Mandriletta Ай бұрын
Really nice content. I just did save everything on maps with icons but did not use a custom map.. is ther an way to transfer everything that i saved to the custom map?
@VoyagesJapan Ай бұрын
Hi Mandriletta, I’m not quite understanding your question, but I’m wondering if copying the original map and then creating the new layers would work? Feel free to email me screenshots and I can walk you through it!
@Mandriletta Ай бұрын
@@VoyagesJapan Thank you. I will try this. The problem is that I only found out about the possibility of having a personal map with layers today, after watching your amazing video. Before watching the video, I had already saved everything I have to do in Japan, such as restaurants, attractions, bars, etc., on the respective list on the current standard map. I did not start the process with a custom map, as you did and showed in the video
@VoyagesJapan Ай бұрын
@@MandrilettaOooooh! I see what you mean. Eddie in the comments just asked a similar question. Try going under the Saved menu in your Google Maps on your phone. And then next to the category that you placed your items on the standard map, there should be three dots. Select the menu item that says, “Hide in my map.” Does that show up for you?
@Mandriletta Ай бұрын
@@VoyagesJapan Thank you for your patience. i will try!
@VoyagesJapan Ай бұрын
@@Mandriletta Of course! I want it to work for you, so let me know if you have any other questions or if that doesn't work. I'm sure we'll find a solution!
@ey2149 Ай бұрын
I have star items marked in my standard google map. I find out that if I create a marker in Google My Map, when I view it in my iphone, both markers show up and the icons of the standard map cover up the new icons in Google My Map. If I don't want to delete the marked items in standard map, how can I view My map with the My map icons?
@VoyagesJapan Ай бұрын
Hi Eddie, that’s a great question. I think your standard map items are going to stay, unless there’s a way to toggle them on and off in Google Maps. There should be a way to do it under the Saved menu in Google Maps. Then if you press the three dots next to the menu that you have your standard icons posted on, you should see a menu item that says “Hide on your map”. If I’m understanding your question correctly, give that a shot. Otherwise you can shoot me an email with the screenshot and I’m happy to try to figure it out with you.
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