It is possible to use the inbuilt Route Planner on the Garmin if you haven’t prepared any routes but we try and use this as a last resort. Wait for transfer then safely remove GarminĪfter you upload the routes, you can access them by following the below steps in the device menus:.Drag and drop the route file into New Files.Open Garmin File and locate ‘New Files’ Folder.The Garmin File and an Unnamed File will appear on your desktop.
The way to enable the Japan OSM map varies depending on the GPS unit. You’ll need to enable the “Japan OSM” and disable other Maps. Safely remove or eject the SD-card and insert into Garmin or eject the Garmin from the computer.Copy the gmappsupp.img file into the Garmin folder on the SD-card.If there isn't a folder on the SD-card called Garmin, you need to create one.
The link to the free download is here: OpenStreetMap Japan download >
You can read more about the foundation here and also view their copyright and license page here.
We offer the data for download on our site and full credit goes to “© OpenStreetMap contributors”. OpenStreetMap is open data which means you are free to use it as long as you credit OpenStreetMap and its contributors. The other option is to use maps from OpenStreetMap, which is a free wiki world map built by volunteers and contributors. On top of having to pay for the maps, it's actually pretty hard to navigate the Garmin website and find the correct download for Japan.
One option is to buy the Garmin Map of Japan and install it on your Garmin. There are a couple of ways to get your Garmin working normally while in Japan. Thankfully, there is a free solution and I'll outline the step by step process to get your Garmin device working in Japan today. We’ve had countless cyclists set up and check their Garmin before leaving and be faced with the thought of not having their maps, routes or a working Garmin with them on their trip. This is a common occurrence for overseas riders. You uploaded all of your cycling routes to your Garmin before arriving and as you turn on your device from Europe or North America the maps don’t seem right. They seem strange and kind of broken. You’ve been training on the bike, studying some local phrases, made a list of food you want to eat and planned all the amazing places you are going to visit. You’ve arrived in Japan brimming with excitement for your cycling trip. We'll show you the steps to downloading and installing OpenStreetMap on your Garmin so you can start exploring with your GPS today. Do you want to use your Garmin GPS device in Japan? If so this post is for you.