18 listed locations
Nippon Rent-A-Car
Pickup areas & vehicle types
- Tokyo
- Kanagawa
- Shizuoka
YOUR DREAM DRIVE THROUGH JAPAN
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From finding a destination and choosing a rental to planning your route. Thoughtful guides for the journey ahead, and the places along the way.
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FIRST DRIVE GUIDE
Your first driving trip, in three steps.
Start with a place you want to see. Then find your wheels and work through the details before you leave.
Compare your rental options
Read the six-company comparison before choosing where to collect your vehicle.
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Standard rentals, imported cars, JDM or motorcycles. Find providers by vehicle type and where you want to pick it up.
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Find where to check your licence, coverage and pickup details. Work through the questions before setting off.
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ABOUT DRIVE SCAPE JAPAN
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Beautiful Japanese scenery. The pleasure of exploring by road.
Drive Scape Japan helps people plan driving trips in Japan. Our guides are primarily in Japanese, with selected rental guidance and pickup locations also available in English. Compare providers and prepare for your journey using dated official sources.
RENTAL DIRECTORY
Find where your journey begins.
Compare pickup areas and vehicle types. Explore the options available at each listed location.
3 listed locations
Toyota Rent a Car
Pickup areas & vehicle types
- Tokyo
- Kanagawa
- Shizuoka
2 listed locations
ONLY JDM
Pickup areas & vehicle types
- Tokyo
3 listed locations
Rental819
Pickup areas & vehicle types
- Tokyo
- Kanagawa
- Shizuoka
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View allQUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Frequently asked questions
A little clarity before you set off.
Explore travel guides →Can I search before choosing a vehicle type?
Yes. Select “Any type” to find listed providers with pickup locations in your chosen prefecture. You can also filter by standard rentals, imported cars, JDM or motorcycles.
Choose your filters →What if my destination and pickup location differ?
Select the prefecture where you will pick up the vehicle. DSJ matches the area and vehicle type at the same pickup location. Check return locations and other rental conditions with the provider.
Search by pickup area →What should I check about pricing and coverage?
Check the coverage included in the rental price, optional protection, deductibles and Non-Operation Charges (NOC). Terms vary by provider and plan. The official page below is one company's example; check the current conditions of the provider you intend to use.
Nippon Rent-A-Car official guidance →Official source · Checked: 2026-09-14
Can I drive in Japan with a foreign licence?
The procedures to check depend on where your licence was issued and the documents you hold. Check JAF's official guidance on driving in Japan, then confirm the required documents with your rental provider.
Check driving requirements with JAF →Official source · Checked: 2026-09-14