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Haneda Airport Store
About 15 minutes on foot from Otorii Station. Located in Omori-minami, outside Haneda Airport terminals.
10:00–18:30
JDM, SPORTS CARS, MOTORCYCLES & EXPERIENCES
JDM, Sports Cars, Motorcycles & Driving Experiences in Japan
Compare self-drive JDM and sports car rentals in Tokyo, guided Daikoku PA night tours, motorcycle rentals, iconic routes and verified branches—distinguishing Japanese-only vs IDP-friendly operators.
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| Experience type | Licence requirement | Transmission / format | Key checks before booking | Guide / Hub |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self-drive JDM & sports car rental (Visitor / IDP) | 1949 Geneva IDP (Stamp B) + home licence + passport, or JAF translation (6 eligible jurisdictions) + passport | Both RHD 6MT and AT/DCT models offered depending on fleet | Some Japanese enthusiast shops rent only to Japanese residents or require Japanese fluency, while English-ready shops (such as ONLY JDM, Omoshiro, etc.) specify IDP, age (often 21–26+) and deposit rules upfront. | Compare Tokyo JDM self-drive rentals |
| Guided JDM & Daikoku PA tours | Passenger-ride tours require NO driving licence; guided lead-car self-drive tours require valid IDP/translation | Passenger seat or guided self-drive | Ideal if your country does not issue a 1949 Geneva IDP or you prefer not to drive RHD at night. Always verify whether a tour is self-drive or passenger-only before paying. | Compare Tokyo JDM & Daikoku tours |
| Motorcycle rental & touring in Japan | 1949 Geneva IDP (Category A stamp) or eligible official Japanese translation + home motorcycle licence + passport | Manual & automatic bikes (>125cc required for expressways) | Compare IDP-friendly nationwide networks (such as Rental819) with Tokyo local bases, plus helmet/glove options and stationary tip-over deductibles. | Open Motorcycle Rental Hub |
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Photo credits
- A Nissan Skyline GT-R (BNR34) M-Spec Nür displayed at Nissan's Ginza gallery, photographed in 2007. Not one of the rental cars listed in this article · Photographed 2007-07-27 · Tennen-Gas · Source · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Aerial view of Daikoku Junction on the Shuto Expressway in Yokohama, where Daikoku PA is located. Photographed in 2020 · Photographed 2020-04-25 · Hovering Cat · Source · CC0 1.0
- Example of a naked motorcycle (Honda CB400). Check available models and required equipment in each shop's guide · Photographed 2014-03-31 · Rainmaker47 · Source · CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Tomei Expressway near Nakai, Kanagawa, with Mount Fuji after its first snow of the season. Photographed in 2025 · Photographed 2025-10-23 · Ishiniwatori2345 · Source · CC BY 4.0
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Photo credits
- Kusasenrigahama and Eboshidake in Aso, Kumamoto (photographed in 2018). The Bochu section of the Aso Panorama Line crosses this grassland · Photographed 2018-07-09 · Big Ben in Japan · Source · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Daikoku Junction on the Shuto Expressway from the air (photographed in 2020) · Photographed 2020-04-25 · Hovering Cat · Source · CC0 1.0
- Mount Fuji and Lake Ashi from Mount Taikan (photographed in 2016) · Photographed 2016-05-18 · Quercus acuta · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Irohazaka in Nikko in autumn colour (photographed on 3 November 2022) · Photographed 2022-11-03 · Raita Futo · Source · CC BY 2.0
- The Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line at night (photographed in 2005). Umihotaru sits where the bridge meets the tunnel · Photographed 2005-08-09 · Masahiro Hayata · Source · CC BY-SA 2.0
- The Venus Line crossing the Kirigamine plateau in Suwa, Nagano. Photographed in 2014 · Photographed 2014-09-29 · Douglaspperkins · Source · CC BY 4.0
- Tokyo and Tokyo Tower at night · maxine guo · Source · Unsplash License
Verified JDM, imported car & motorcycle pickup locations
See specialty stores in rental hub →Pickup locations verified against official provider pages (listed regardless of affiliate partnerships). Check current fleet availability, transmission, IDP rules and driver age requirements directly with each branch.
Ueno (SCS Ueno New Building)
About 6 minutes on foot via Ueno Station Iriya gate and exit, or about 9 minutes via the central gate and Asakusa exit.
Check the dated opening calendar on the official store page
Yokohama
About 7 minutes on foot from Hakuraku Station or 16 minutes from Kishine-koen Station. Rokkakubashi-Nakamachi bus stop is another access option.
Check the dated opening calendar on the official store page (special hours listed)
Minami-Hakone (Bikers Paradise)
Inside Bikers Paradise, opposite Yugawara Pass bus stop. The official guide estimates about 30 minutes by car from Mishima or Atami.
Check the dated opening calendar on the official store page