NAVITIME adds “Shade Priority Routes” to “ALKOO by NAVITIME” for strolling on routes with lots of shade.

Navitime Japan has added “Shade Priority Routes” to its walking app “ALKOO by NAVITIME.

The “Walking Route” function of “ALKOO by NAVITIME” suggests a route that goes around the neighborhood from the current location according to the number of steps you want to walk and returns to the same location, taking into consideration not to pass through the same places each time you search. To this function, a “shaded route” has been added, which searches for a walking route through shaded streets and arcades, and now presents two types of routes: a recommended route and a shaded priority route.

It also allows users to check the “shade percentage” of the route and the location of shaded areas on the map. The system can be used not only for walking, but also for walking pets to prevent heat and heat stroke.

Note that the shade-priority route is displayed from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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