Must Have Apps In Hokkaido
Product: Japan Travel by NAVITIME
Price: Free
Description: If you plan to do any travel by train, this app is a must have. Although Google Maps seems to do a decent job of helping you navigate the trains we found this one so much better! It tells you platforms to catch trains at and lets you know exactly how much the fare will be. And if you have a rail pass you just enter the pass type and it will plan trips based on what trains the pass covers.
Product:
FATMAP
Price: Free (with paid pro version)
Description: Definitely the number 1 app for planning adventures. Whether your’re planning on skiing the resorts or venturing into the backcountry this app has you covered. It shows all the runs and lifts at most major resorts and off-piste runs as well. It allows you to view terrain in 3D and apply a multitude of layers to view anything from slope angle, to aspect, to dedicated hiking routes. With the free version you get access to most options but are not able to download and cache areas for offline use like you are with the paid version.
Product:
Windy
Price: Free
Description: The ultimate weather app for forecasting wind and weather. In order to navigate the backcountry safely it is important to know what the weather will be doing. With the Windy app we were able to look at wind and weather and plan our days accordingly to make sure we were skiing the deepest powder everyday.
Official Partner: Backcountry.com
