Finding Your Ride
Securing a car rental in Tokyo as a foreign visitor is straightforward with preparation International providers and local agencies like Nissan Rent a Car or Times Car Rental cater to global travelers A valid driver’s license from your home country accompanied by an official Japanese translation or an International Driving Permit is essential Reserve your vehicle online before arrival for the best selection and clear English support
Rules of the Road
Driving in Tokyo demands attention Japanese traffic flows on the left with road signs featuring English script Tolls on expressways are frequent and costly so consider an ETC device for convenience Navigate with apps like Google Maps set to avoid narrow side streets Parking is scarce and Tokyo car rental for foreigners expensive in central wards so plan for paid parking lots when exploring the city
Journey Beyond the Train
A rental car unlocks a Japan guidebooks often miss Escape the metropolitan buzz for day trips to Mount Fuji’s foothills the ancient temples of Nikko or the coastal beauty of the Izu Peninsula Having a car offers freedom to explore rural onsens and countryside villages at your own pace turning an efficient Tokyo visit into a personalized adventure across greater Kanto