Jan 7, 2010

Big problem of Google Map


How do you feel about this Google map ?
Can you get a name of green square looks like a garden on north side of Kyoto station ?
Only town names such as Shioyacho or Nakaicho are founded.

One visitor came to c.coquet (Tour Information in front of Palace) today, and he asked me where he was. He lost his way, actually he had walked while looking at the Google Maps on his mobile.
He was looking for one ryokan east next to Higashi-honganji Temple located on north side of Kyoto station. However he didn't find the name of Higashi-honganji, so took his about 40 minutes , and then arrived at c.coquet in front of Imperial Palace.
It's difficult to see a wide area of map in a mobile phone. But if the names of temples, shrines and other sightseeing spots would be listed in the map, he could reach his destination only in just 10 mins !

You can get a paper map or journal Kyoto ! at Tourist Information on the 9th flr. of Isetan department store next to Kyoto station.
Or after seeing the Palace, please stop by our information desk, c.coquet-communication service-. We are pleased to talk to you and assist your Kyoto travel.

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