Bousai Map

“Disaster Shelter Map” is an evacuation facility search app for anyone who wants to be prepared for earthquakes, typhoons, floods, and other disasters.

When something happens, knowing “where to go now” is the first step to protecting yourself and your family.

This app lets you quickly search for shelters around your current location or any place on the map. Facilities are color‑coded by type so you can understand your options at a glance.

Main features
Easy shelter search
Search evacuation facilities within 100 m to 5 km from your current location or a selected point on the map. Just tap the search button to see nearby facilities.

Color‑coded facility types

Designated evacuation shelters (green) – Stay for a certain period during/after a disaster

Designated emergency evacuation sites (blue) – Temporary refuge from immediate danger

Disaster prevention centers (orange) – Hubs for disaster information and support

Welfare shelters (pink) – For elderly people and persons with disabilities

Temporary gathering sites (light green) – Parks and similar places used for short‑term assembly

Save facilities with notes
Save important facilities to your personal list and add notes. Useful for family discussions and evacuation planning.

Navigation integration
Get route guidance to any facility with a single tap. Check evacuation routes in advance or walk them in peacetime.

Distance display
See the distance from your current location so you can quickly find the nearest shelter.

How to use
Tap the search button to find facilities around your current location.

Check facility types on the map by color‑coded pins.

Open the detail view to see the name, address, and distance.

Save important facilities to your list and add notes if needed.

Use route guidance to confirm your evacuation route in advance.

Safety and convenience
Free to use – all basic features are available for free.

Simple interface – no complicated registration required.

Offline support – saved facilities can be checked anytime.

Available in Japanese and English.

Prepare before a disaster
Once a disaster happens, it is often too late to start looking for information. Use this app in advance to:

Check the nearest shelter from your home

Confirm multiple evacuation routes

Decide a family meeting point

Find welfare shelters if you have family members who need extra care

Planning ahead helps you stay calm and act quickly when something happens.

Disclaimer
The facility information shown in this app (evacuation shelters, evacuation sites, disaster prevention centers, welfare shelters, temporary gathering sites, etc.) is based on map service search results and does not guarantee accuracy or up‑to‑dateness.

In an actual disaster, always follow evacuation orders and instructions from local authorities. For detailed information such as opening status and capacity of each facility, please contact the facility or municipality directly.