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JAPAN

Japan is situated in northeastern Asia between the North Pacific and the Sea of Japan. The area of Japan is 377,873 square kilometers, nearly equivalent to Germany and Switzerland combined or slightly smaller than California. Japan consists of four major islands, surrounded by more than 4,000 smaller islands.
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Before using the Planner, read the following items to help make your sightseeing trip safe and enjoyable.

Usage Guide

JNTO TRAVEL PLANNER

Use the "JNTO TRAVEL PLANNER" for train and map information helpful in traveling around Japan.

  • By simply entering the departing and arrival station, get an overview of train transfer method, fares, and travel time.
  • By simply selecting the arrival airport and major train stations around Japan, find routes to stations nearest your destination.
  • Display a map of the arrival train station and areas surrounding sightseeing spots.

Read the "Usage Guide" and use this service for a safe and enjoyable trip in Japan.

Usage Guide

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Car Rental

Car Rental services are available in most large and medium-sized cities as well as at airports and major train station, with international driver's licenses recognized.

Driving in Japan

Visitors who intend to drive in Japan should note the following:

  1. On main roads most major destinations are sign-posted in English. In rural areas this may not be the case. If you are planning to drive in more remote areas, it is advisable to purchase a reliable English-Japanese road atlas before you depart. Companies such as Shobunsha and Kodansha publish these atlases.
  2. Driving in Japan is on the left.
  3. Parking can be difficult to find in some urban centers.
  4. An International Driving Permit is required.
  5. Tolls are levied on expressways and other major routes. Toll charges will depend on how far you wish to travel and which roads you intend to take. Example: Tolls for one route from Tokyo to Kyoto cost approximately ¥4,770.

The Japan Automobile Federation (JAF) publishes an English guide to driving in Japan called "Rules of the Road". These are available at JAF offices throughout Japan. For further information go to the JAF web site or contact the International Affairs Department of JAF on Tel. +81 (0)3 3436 2811 /Fax. + 81 (0)3 3588 6055.

A Metropolitan Expressway map in English is available within Japan from the Metropolitan Expressway Public Corporation:

Metropolitan Expressway Public Corporation
Nittochi Bldg 9F
1-4-1 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku
Tokyo 100-8930
Tel. (03) 3539 9259
Fax. (03) 3503 7678

For further information go to the JAF web site

International Driving Permit

If you wish to drive a car while in Japan, you must obtain an International Driving Permit prior to departure. You will also need to be in possession of your national license while driving in Japan.
International Driving Permits are generally issued by the national automobile association in your country. Some countries, such as Germany & Switzerland, do not have a reciprocal agreement with Japan to honour the permits. Please check with your automobile association when applying.

Vehicle Rental

You will be required to produce your International Driving Permit when renting a car in Japan.

Price

Rental prices may vary from company to company. Average rates for 24 hours rental? with unlimited mileage are as follows:

Size ¥/Day
Sub-compact (1000-1300cc) 5,000 - 11,100
Compact (1500-1800cc) 9,000 - 13,500
Intermediate (2000cc) 14,000 - 30,000
Standard (3000cc) 29,500 - 31,000

Fuel costs

The above rental charges do not include fuel costs. Fuel in Japan costs approximately 100 yen per liter.

Rental Companies

Companies offering vehicle rental at various locations throughout Japan include:

Budget
Tel. (03)5776 1543

Hertz
Tel. 0120 489 882 (toll-free)
Fax. (03) 5401 7656

Japaren Co., Ltd
Tel. 0120 20 5543
Reservations outside Japan can be made through Avis.

Mazda Rent-A-Lease
Tel. (03) 5286 0712/0120 57 6701
Fax. (03) 5286 0744
http://www.mazda-rentacar.co.jp/
Reservations outside Japan can be made through Europcar.

Nippon Rent-A-Car
Tel. (03) 3485 7196
Email. htmintlres@nipponrentacar.co.jp
http://www.nipponrentacar.co.jp/english/index.html

Toyota Rent-A-Car
Tel. (03) 5954 8020 or 0800 7000 815 (toll-ree)
http://rent.toyota.co.jp/en/index.html

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