A navigation apparatus includes: a map data storage means 11, 12, and 5 for storing map data; a display means 2 for displaying intersection information including information about a plurality of destination areas at an intersection located forwardly in a traveling direction on the basis of map data read from the map data storage means; an instructing means 3 for instructing the traveling direction by selecting one destination area from the information about the plurality of destination areas included in the intersection information displayed on the display means; a route generating unit 150 for generating a route on the basis of destination areas which are selected sequentially under instructions provided by the instructing means; a route storage unit 17 for storing the route generated by the route generating unit; and a route guidance unit 140 for guiding along the route stored in the route storage unit, and for providing a guidance.