Which coordinate system is used in Japan?

72 EPSG systems are defined for Japan, on datums such as JGD2000, Tokyo and JGD2011. Use the one named in your survey report or drawing; the EPSG code is the safest way to identify it.

Which UTM zone is Japan in?

Japan is covered by UTM zones 51N, 52N, 53N, 54N and 55N. Pick the zone by the longitude of your site: each zone is 6° wide.

How do I convert Japan coordinates to latitude and longitude or Google Earth?

Open the system's page below and type an easting and northing into the converter, or paste a whole spreadsheet into the free web app and choose the system by name or EPSG code. Save the result as KML or KMZ and open it in Google Earth.

Are Japan coordinates in metres or feet?

All 72 are in metres. Enter the numbers in the unit of the system you choose; each system's page shows its unit.

Japan coordinate systems

72 EPSG coordinate systems used in Japan. Pick one to open a converter already set to it, with its parameters and area of use.

The 72 EPSG coordinate systems for Japan are based on JGD2000, Tokyo and JGD2011. Projections used: Transverse Mercator (57) and UTM (Transverse Mercator) (15). Coordinates are in metres. UTM zones: 51N, 52N, 53N, 54N and 55N. Together they cover 17.1°N to 46.0°N, 122.4°E to 154.1°E.

between 126°E and 132°E

JGD2000 / UTM zone 52N 3098
JGD2011 / UTM zone 52N 6689

between 132°E and 138°E

JGD2000 / UTM zone 53N 3099
JGD2011 / UTM zone 53N 6690

between 138°E and 144°E

JGD2000 / UTM zone 54N 3100
JGD2011 / UTM zone 54N 6691

east of 144°E

JGD2000 / UTM zone 55N 3101
JGD2011 / UTM zone 55N 6692

onshore

onshore between 126°E and 132°E

Tokyo / UTM zone 52N 3093

onshore between 132°E and 138°E

Tokyo / UTM zone 53N 3094

onshore between 138°E and 144°E

Tokyo / UTM zone 54N 3095

onshore east of 144°E

Tokyo / UTM zone 55N 3096

onshore Okinawa-ken east of 130°E

onshore west of 126°E

Tokyo / UTM zone 51N 3092

west of 126°E

JGD2000 / UTM zone 51N 3097
JGD2011 / UTM zone 51N 6688

Questions about Japan coordinates

Which coordinate system is used in Japan?: 72 EPSG systems are defined for Japan, on datums such as JGD2000, Tokyo and JGD2011. Use the one named in your survey report or drawing; the EPSG code is the safest way to identify it.
Which UTM zone is Japan in?: Japan is covered by UTM zones 51N, 52N, 53N, 54N and 55N. Pick the zone by the longitude of your site: each zone is 6° wide.
How do I convert Japan coordinates to latitude and longitude or Google Earth?: Open the system's page below and type an easting and northing into the converter, or paste a whole spreadsheet into the free web app and choose the system by name or EPSG code. Save the result as KML or KMZ and open it in Google Earth.
Are Japan coordinates in metres or feet?: All 72 are in metres. Enter the numbers in the unit of the system you choose; each system's page shows its unit.

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