Car Rental in Japan | Japan Rent a car
RentingacarisanoptionworthconsideringifyouplantoexploreruralJapanwherepublictransportation[1]canbebothinconvenientandinfrequent.Arentalcarcanalsobeaneconomical[2]alternativewhentravelingingroupsorcanmaketravelingwithalotofluggageeasier.Ontheotherhand,acarisusuallyunnecessaryorevenburdensomeforexploringJapansbigcities[3],whereitisnotrecommended.Trafficinlargecitiestendstobeheavy,orientationdifficult,andparkinginconvenientandexpensive.Publictransportation,suchastrains[4],subways,buses[5]andtax...
Renting a car is an option worth considering if you plan to explore rural Japan where public transportation[1] can be both inconvenient and infrequent. A rental car can also be an economical[2] alternative when traveling in groups or can make traveling with a lot of luggage easier.
On the other hand, a car is usually unnecessary or even burdensome for exploring Japans big cities[3], where it is not recommended. Traffic in large cities tends to be heavy, orientation difficult, and parking inconvenient and expensive. Public transportation, such as trains[4], subways, buses[5] and taxis[6] are generally a better choice in metropolitan areas.
Also see our pages on driving in Japan[7] and Japanese highways[8].
RequirementsThe minimum age for driving in Japan is 18 years, and you will need a Japanese drivers license[9] or an International Driving Permit (IDP) in order to rent and drive a car.
International driving permits are not issued in Japan and ...