Is the map always required?

No. Some bureaus ask for it depending on the jurisdiction and the application. Confirm at the pre-application consultation whether it is needed and in what form.

Does the map have to be hand-drawn?

In many cases a printed map with your home and the nearest station marked is enough. If the bureau asks for a hand-drawn map, copy the tool's map by hand. Follow the instructions of the bureau you apply to.

What is the supervisor information used for?

It is a contact the bureau can use to confirm your employment. Whether it is required differs by bureau; fill in what you are asked for.

Home and workplace area map (略図) tool for the naturalization application

Depending on the bureau, the naturalization application may include a sketch map of the area around your home and your workplace. KIKADIY's map tool shows a map from the addresses and nearest stations you enter, adds the travel time and contact fields, and generates the PDF.

Plan: Pro plan and above — The map tool is available on the Pro and Max plans. See pricing

What this tool does

Load a Google Maps view from your home and workplace addresses.
Compute the route and travel time from the nearest station to your home or workplace.
Fill in the company name and the position, name and phone number of your supervisor.
Fill in the contact details of a close neighbour or acquaintance.
Add a home page and a workplace page per applicant and generate the PDF.

What you enter

Home address, nearest station, home and mobile phone numbers
Company name and address, nearest station, supervisor's position, name and phone number
Name, address and phone number of a close neighbour or acquaintance
Station address (optional, used for the route calculation)

What you get

Home area map PDF (map, travel time from the nearest station, contact fields)
Workplace area map PDF (map, company name, supervisor fields)

Form notes and preparation guidance

Read the form notes and preparation guidance below before submitting. Confirm the current requirements with the Legal Affairs Bureau handling your application.

Whether a map is required, and in what form, differs by bureau. Confirm at the pre-application consultation.
Prepare the map for the address at the time of submission; redo it if you move or change jobs.

Frequently asked questions

Is the map always required?: No. Some bureaus ask for it depending on the jurisdiction and the application. Confirm at the pre-application consultation whether it is needed and in what form.
Does the map have to be hand-drawn?: In many cases a printed map with your home and the nearest station marked is enough. If the bureau asks for a hand-drawn map, copy the tool's map by hand. Follow the instructions of the bureau you apply to.
What is the supervisor information used for?: It is a contact the bureau can use to confirm your employment. Whether it is required differs by bureau; fill in what you are asked for.

Start for free

Registration is free. The application form and the family-relations documents are available on the Free plan. If you are not sure you qualify, take the free eligibility check first.

Related guides

KIKADIY is a tool that helps you prepare documents. It does not guarantee that naturalization will be granted, and it does not replace a licensed administrative scrivener (gyoseishoshi) or the pre-application consultation at the Legal Affairs Bureau. You are responsible for the final content and submission of your documents.

Last updated: 20 October 2026