About this app

Bicycle NAVITIME is a cycling app that can be used all across Japan. It has both English and Chinese (Traditional and Simplified) language support.

▼Features with multi-language support
[Spot search]
Search for spots by keywords or categories.

[Cycling station search]
Search for spots (cycling stations) where cycling racks or tire pumps are available.
Availability of cycling racks
Type of air pump installed on-site (Presta/Schrader/Dunlop valve)
Availability of tools
Availability of public restrooms

[Route search]
Free users are able to use recommended routes.
Sign up for the premium course to receive access to search for seven types of routes:
Recommended (based on distance, time, elevation, etc.)
Short distance
Few hills
Hilly
Prioritize main roads
Prioritize back roads
Prioritize cycling roads (take routes that preferentially use nearby cycling roads)

[Transit point specification] (Premium users only)
Search for routes with specified transit points.

[Voice navigation]
*Voice support only available in English. An English voice will sound even when set to Chinese.
Free users: Available to use once per month (no distance limit)
Premium users: No restriction on distance or number of uses

[Energy-saving mode]
Navigation continues even when the screen is turned off during voice navigation. This reduces battery consumption.

[Elevation graph]
Elevation can be seen on a graph, so users can get an idea of the highs and lows of the route.
*Voice support only available in English. An English voice will sound even when set to Chinese.


▼Premium course
Fee: Monthly billing (automatic renewal) ¥300 (tax included)
[Payment method]
In-app Purchase

▼Precautions
Please ride in accordance with traffic laws at all times.
If unable to scroll the map, please check the following setting:
From the device’s “Settings,” tap “Developer Options”
On the next page, set “Force GPU rendering” to OFF.

▼Confirmed functionality for the following models
Devices using Android 4.1 or higher
*Functionality is not guaranteed for WiFi-only devices, as operation may not be stable depending on the user’s communication environment.
*For devices not equipped with a GPS, the app will not be able to accurately locate the user’s position, so certain features such as the user’s current location map and navigation will be unavailable.

New features

■v4.63.0
軽微な不具合を修正しました。

App Permissions

Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.