Japanese map symbols Partial list of symbols for users with visual impairment Partial list of symbols for users with visual impairment

| Symbol | GSI | Meaning | Unicode | Description_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|  | ○ | Technical college |  | Kanji bun with a smaller kanji 専 (for senmon gakkō) in brackets on top |
| 〶 | ○ | Post office | U+3036 | Down tack (T-shape) with overbar in circle |
| 〒 | × | Sub post office (not distribution centre) | U+3012 | Down tack (T-shape) with overbar |
| ⭙ | ○ | Police station | U+2B59 | Heavy circled saltire |
| ☓ | ○ | Koban (police box) | U+2613 | Diagonal cross (saltire) |
| ⊕ | ○ | Public health centre | U+2295 | Greek cross in circle |
| ⛨ | ○ | Hospital |  | Greek cross in shield |
| ⭖ | ○ | Prefectural Office | U+26FB | Oval bullseye |
| ⭗ | ○ | City hall | U+2B57 | Heavy circle with circle inside |
| ◉ | ○ | Ward office | U+25C9 | Fisheye |
| ⭘ | ○ | Town hall | U+2B58 | Heavy circle |
| ⛩ | ○ | Shinto shrine | U+26E9 | Shinto shrine |