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Practical travel guides for Italy and Japan.

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687 TRAVEL APPS

Travel with our apps.

Each 687 app uses the same travel system, then adapts the experience to the country itself.

687 Japan travel companion screens showing trip planning and intelligent travel features
JAPAN

687 Japan

The 687 travel system adapted to Japan: intelligent day tools, Guardian alerts with earthquake warnings, Shinkansen and domestic flight planning, Nearby on Apple Maps, English menu help, two-way conversation translation and 8 app languages.

FAQ

Travel questions and questions about 687.

Do I need to book Italian trains in advance?

High-speed trains (Frecce and Italo) are cheaper when booked early and can sell out at peak times. Regional trains have fixed prices and can be bought on the day. See our Trenitalia vs Italo guide.

Can I use a Suica card as a tourist in Japan?

Yes. IC cards like Suica and PASMO work on most trains, subways and buses and in many shops. See our Suica and PASMO guide.

What is a ZTL in Italy?

A limited traffic zone in historic centers. Entering without a permit triggers a camera fine, often months later through your rental company. See our ZTL guide.

Is 687 one app for every country?

687 is a family of country-focused apps. The core travel system stays familiar while local information and tools adapt to each destination.

What is Intelligent Day?

It is the daily travel layer that connects Today, NOW, Budget, Prevent, Guardian, Signals and Rescue so you can understand the day and adapt it without starting again from zero.

What is Guardian?

Guardian is designed to keep important travel context and changes visible while you are moving, so you do not need to constantly check several disconnected services.

Does 687 replace Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze?

No. 687 helps you decide where you need to go and then works with supported navigation services for the actual route.

Where do I get a 687 app?

Open the page for the destination you want. Each developed product page contains its official store area for App Store and Google Play availability.

What is 687 Travel?

687 is a family of country-focused travel companion apps. Each edition combines trip planning, daily travel tools and destination-specific context in one familiar system.

Can I plan flights, trains and hotels with 687?

687 helps you organize the transport and stays that shape the trip, including international flights, domestic connections, trains, hotels and transfers, so they remain connected to the itinerary.

Can I build a multi-city itinerary?

Yes. 687 is designed for trips that move through several cities, with stops, stays, transfers, bookings and travel goals connected inside one route.

Can I add bookings and must-see places?

Yes. Timed reservations, tours, fixed commitments and important travel goals can be kept visible while you build and adapt the itinerary.

Does 687 help with car rental and road travel?

687 can include car-rental days and road stages in the trip structure, then connect the plan to supported navigation services when it is time to drive.

Does 687 still help after I arrive?

Yes. The planning layer remains useful during the trip, while tools such as Intelligent Day, NOW, Nearby, Prevent, Guardian, Budget, translation and navigation help with day-to-day decisions.