MapFan API
Increment Ps Japanese maps & geocoding API — POIs, reverse geocode and route search tuned for JP addresses.
Our Verdict
Essential for JP-only mapping where address parsing matters; skip for anything international.
Pros
- Best-in-class Japanese address normalization
- POI database tuned to Japanese buildings
- Reverse geocoding handles complex JP addresses
- Reliable routing for JP-specific road rules
Cons
- Value concentrated in Japan only
- Docs and support predominantly Japanese
- Less developer-friendly than Google or Mapbox
- Pricing tied to enterprise contracts
Best for: Japanese logistics, real-estate, and delivery apps
Not for: Global apps with only incidental Japan coverage
When to Use MapFan API
Good fit if you need
- Geocoding and address lookup tuned for Japanese postal formats
- POI search for Japanese locations with precise address data
- Route search API with Japanese road network accuracy
- Address normalization for Japanese enterprise applications
- Japanese map tiles and spatial queries for domestic apps
Lock-in Assessment
Medium 3/5
Lock-in Score 3/5
Pricing
Price wrong?MapFan API Pricing
- Pricing Model
- usage
- Free Tier
- No
- Entry Price
- —
- Enterprise Available
- No
- Transparency Score
- —
Beta — estimates may differ from actual pricing
1,000
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10,000
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Estimated Monthly Cost
$25
Estimated Annual Cost
$300
Estimates are approximate and may not reflect current pricing. Always check the official pricing page.
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