Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. RouteShare is free to use. However, you need to register an account to post articles and similar content.

Yes. To keep the service sustainable, we are considering offering paid plans or subscriptions for some features in the future. However, we will not put paywalls on how many pieces of content you can create. We plan to keep a useful experience available for free. We will keep our support pages up to date as details are finalized, so please check there for updates.

Yes. You can browse and use RouteShare on a smartphone. If you are on a smartphone, we recommend using the mobile app version.

With an account you can create and edit content, follow other users, give Nice Routes (likes), clone content, and more.

You need an email address or a Google account.

No, there is no upper limit. You can post as many articles as you like.

No. RouteShare works in a web browser, so no download is required. We also offer smartphone apps, and we recommend the app version if you are using a smartphone.

A Quick Post is content you can create quickly and easily. You can post with just text and photos, and optionally attach location information. Use it to share a view you happened to see while traveling, or to jot down your day-to-day thoughts.

A Route Article is content for introducing routes and spots in more detail. Unlike Quick Posts, attaching location information is required. The text can be freely edited like a blog, with inline images and in-text links, allowing you to build rich, flexible content.

A Gadget Post is content for introducing gear and equipment such as your vehicle, touring gear, or camping equipment. Like a Route Article, you can compose it with images and text in a blog-like format. You must select a category from the Gadget category set.

The Map Editor lets you add routes (lines), spots (points), and shapes (figures) on a map based on the Geospatial Information Authority of Japan (GSI) base map. Geographic search is also available.

In addition to entering information on the map, you can write explanations that the map alone cannot express, using text, images, lists, and more, similar to a blog or journal.

Yes, you can upload images. You can attach images to your content for display. Uploaded images are linked to their post, so to remove an image you need to delete the content itself.

Data export is not supported at the moment, but we plan to add it in a future update.

For Route Articles, you can change the visibility setting. You can share with specific people who know the URL. Note that there is a limit of 10 such shared articles.

This feature combines images attached to Route Articles or Quick Posts with the location information you have set, to generate stylish map-embedded images. It is handy for sharing on social media.