Imagine you're planning a trip to Japan and thinking about visiting Asakusa. Your thoughts probably sound like: “I want to go see the big red lantern at Sensō-ji.” “I want to walk around the Sensō-ji area.” “I just want to explore around Asakusa.” In other words, sometimes you want to visit a specific spot. Sometimes you want a suggested walking route. And sometimes you just want to understand the general area — what it feels like, what there is to explore, and how to spend time there. But almost every map today only shows points — single, isolated markers. Because of that, most travelers end up clustering around the same famous spots, causing overtourism. No one enjoys being stuck in crowds, moving slowly through overly commercialized streets — yet the current way travel information is presented pushes everyone toward the same single locations. But real traveler behavior is different. Sometimes people travel for a landmark. Sometimes they want a trail or route to follow. And sometimes, they simply want to wander an interesting area without a strict plan. DangoTravel bridges the gap between how travelers actually explore and how travel information is currently structured. Instead of only presenting isolated points, we focus on areas, routes, atmospheres, and meaningful spatial context — so exploration feels natural, intuitive, and more human.

Dango:Japan Travel Guide & Map

Discover Japan by areas, routes, and vibes

Discover Japan by areas, routes, and vibes