# Kansai Jisou Maps — Old map app for Kansai Japan > Historical map application for Kansai, Japan, showing regional changes over time. (iPhone/iPad app by Japan Map Center, Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kansai-jisou-maps/id1585196918 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Japan Map Center, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/392574709) - Category: Navigation, Travel - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 10 MB - Languages: American English, Japanese - Released: 2022-01-31 - Data updated: 2026-09-03 - Monetization: subscription - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kansai-jisou-maps/id1585196918/reviews.md ## What is Kansai Jisou Maps? The "Kansai Jisou Maps" is a map application that allows you to learn about the changes in the Kansai region centering on Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe and Nara, based on the time axis from the Meiji era to the present day. With its long history, this region has prospered as the center of Japan since ancient times and continues to be an important region of Japan. From the Meiji era (1868-1912), when modern surveying began with the opening of civilization, to the Taisho and Showa eras, through the Heisei era (1912-1989), and up to the present day, we have captured many maps that have been continuously produced in a small smartphone that fits in the palm of your hand. The "Kansai Jisou Maps" allows you to know the origins of the land in three dimensions by using the GPS function and the "time-layer" that overlaps multiple eras. Enjoy time travel with your smartphone! ---------- Map Types ---------- Old Map ·Mid Meiji 1884-1898 ·Late Meiji 1908-1910 ·Early Showa 1922-1938 ·Mid Showa 1947-1964 ·Late Showa 1985-1989 ·Immediately after the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake 1995 ·Mid Heisei 2000-2008 Terrain ·Elevation Tinted Hillshade ·GSI Maps ·Apple Maps ·Satellite ·Satellite (Show Labels) ...and Contemporary Maps, Old Aerial Photographs ---------- Coverage of old maps ---------- Coverage of Kansai Jisou Maps (Japan Map Center website) https://info.jmc.or.jp/jisoumaps/kansai/boundary/ ---------- Caution ---------- ·An Internet connection is required to view the map. ·The use of the recorded maps is subject to procedures based on laws and regulations. ·The accuracy of the location of the map is not guaranteed. Please treat it as reference information. ·The user shall be fully responsible for any and all damages incurred by the user in connection with the use of this application for any reason whatsoever, and Japan Map Center shall bear no responsibility whatsoever. ·The old maps included in this application may contain expressions that are considered inappropriate today, but they are included as they are as historical documents that show the era in which the maps were created. Please use with understanding. ---------- Subscription ---------- Subscription is required to view a variety of old maps and topographic maps. There is a 3-day free trial period for the first time. ·Subscription period and price (including tax) 1 week 100 yen 1 month 200 yen 1 year 800 yen ·Free Trial Period 3 days (only for the first subscription) After the free trial period ends, your subscription will automatically start. ---------- Subscription billing and auto-renewal ---------- ·Subscriptions to the App will be billed and invoiced and stored on behalf of Apple Inc. by means of the payment and payment methods offered by Apple Inc. in the App Store. The subscriber agrees to this. ·Unless you cancel your subscription at least 24 hours prior to the end of the subscription period, your purchased subscription period will be automatically renewed. ·The price of a new auto-renewing subscription will be fixed and charged within 24 hours of the end of the subscription period. ·Once a subscription has been charged, it cannot be cancelled (refunded). To cancel your subscription, please follow the instructions in "Canceling a Subscription" to stop the automatic renewal of your subscription. ---------- Canceling a subscription ---------- ·Subscribers may opt out of auto-renewal and cancel their subscriptions at any time. If you cancel your subscription, you will continue to have access to your billed subscriptions. ---------- Subscription price change ---------- Subscription prices are subject to change by Apple Inc. ---------- Privacy Policy ---------- ·https://www.jmc.or.jp/digital/privacy.html ---------- TOS (Terms of Service) ---------- ·https://www.jmc.or.jp/digital/agreement.html ## Key features - Historical map overlays - GPS-enabled time-layering - Meiji to present era maps - Terrain and elevation data - Old aerial photographs - Kansai region focus ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Kansai Jisou Maps (1 week) | $0.99 | per 7 days | | Kansai Jisou Maps (1 month) | $1.99 | per month | | Kansai Jisou Maps (1 year) | $7.49 | per year | ## Recent user reviews (2 of 2) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kansai-jisou-maps/id1585196918/reviews.md ### 3/5 — iPad版の対応求む *2022-07-08* 旧版の地図を見ることができる日本地図センター様の「時層地図シリーズ」は東京、横浜そしてこの関西と全て購入して拝見させていただいております。iPhone版は問題なく利用できる中、iPad版は、横浜エリアと共に収録されている「東京時層地図iPad版」がリリースされているのみです。この関西時層地図も是非iPadの対応化をお願いしたいです。 ### 1/5 — 明治前期見れない *2022-07-02* 明治前期の一番古い地図の西成郡の部分が欠落しています。早めに更新おねがいします。 ## Frequently asked questions about Kansai Jisou Maps ### What historical periods does Kansai Jisou Maps cover? Kansai Jisou Maps covers a wide range of historical periods, from the Mid Meiji era (1884-1898) through the Late Showa era (1985-1989), and includes maps from immediately after the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake (1995) and the Mid Heisei era (2000-2008). ### Does Kansai Jisou Maps require an internet connection? Yes, an internet connection is required to view the maps within Kansai Jisou Maps. This is necessary for accessing and displaying the various historical and contemporary map layers. ### What is the pricing for Kansai Jisou Maps? Kansai Jisou Maps offers subscription plans: 1 week for ¥100, 1 month for ¥200, and 1 year for ¥800. A 3-day free trial is available for first-time subscribers. ### Is Kansai Jisou Maps available on Android devices? Based on the provided data, Kansai Jisou Maps is currently supported on iPhone and iPod. Information regarding Android compatibility is not available. ### How accurate are the old maps in Kansai Jisou Maps? The accuracy of the location of the old maps is not guaranteed. They should be treated as reference information, and users are responsible for any damages incurred from their use. ### Can I cancel my subscription to Kansai Jisou Maps? Yes, you can cancel your subscription. To avoid automatic renewal, you must cancel at least 24 hours prior to the end of your current subscription period. ### What kind of terrain data is available in Kansai Jisou Maps? In addition to historical maps, Kansai Jisou Maps offers terrain data including Elevation Tinted Hillshade. This allows users to visualize the topographical features of the Kansai region. ### How often is Kansai Jisou Maps updated? The application was last updated on December 12, 2022, with version 1.1.1. Further update frequency information is not provided. ## Version history (last 3 releases) ### 1.1.1 — 2022-12-12 Fixed an issue where some buttons could not be tapped on iOS 16. ### 1.1.0 — 2022-07-27 You can now search for locations by modern place names, etc. Long presses on the map can now display the elevation of a location. ### 1.0.0 — 2022-01-21 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Kansai Jisou Maps | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [GSI Map++](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gsi-map-plus-plus/id994054184) | — | Free | Navigation | | [Old Satellite Map JAPAN](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/old-satellite-map-japan/id1177752029) | — | Free | Navigation | | [国土マップR](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/r/id1321824379) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Navigation | ## More apps by Japan Map Center, Inc. - [Tokyo JisouMaps (Old Version)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tokyo-jisoumaps-old-version/id392574706) - [Yokohama Jisou Maps](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yokohama-jisou-maps/id536800964) - [東京時層地図 for iPad](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/for-ipad/id674590967) - [Tokyo Jisou Maps](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tokyo-jisou-maps/id6751535809) All apps by Japan Map Center, Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/392574709 ## Related topics [kansai jisou maps](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/kansai-jisou-maps) · [kansaimap](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/kansaimap) · [cansai](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/cansai) · [kansai](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/kansai) · [kansai transport](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/kansai-transport) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-03.*