JDM Car Rental in Japan for Tourists – Complete Guide
Foreign visitors can rent a Nissan GT-R, Toyota Supra, Mazda RX-7, Honda S2000 and other JDM legends in Tokyo. This page covers exactly what paperwork you need, how insurance works, where to pick up the car, and how to plan your driving routes.
Browse the JDM fleetHow much does it cost?
- Entry tier (R34 Skyline) from JPY 23,800/day
- Mid tier (Supra A80) JPY 36,800/day
- Flagship (GT-R R35) JPY 56,800/day
- CDW insurance ¥9,900 – ¥19,800/day
- Deposit ¥50,000 – ¥200,000 (refunded on return)
Documents to bring
- Passport
- Home-country driving licence (original, not a photocopy)
- International Driving Permit (1949 Geneva Convention) – issued in your home country before you fly to Japan
- For non-Geneva countries (Belgium, France, Germany, Switzerland, Taiwan, Monaco): a JAF Japanese translation of your home licence (no IDP needed)
- A credit card in the main driver’s name (for the refundable deposit)
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Tourist FAQ
Can American / British / Australian tourists drive in Japan?
Yes. Citizens of countries that signed the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (which includes the US, UK, Australia, Canada, most of South America and most of South-East Asia) can drive in Japan with an International Driving Permit (IDP) plus their home-country licence. The IDP must be obtained in your home country before you arrive.
My country is not on the Geneva list. Can I still drive?
If you are from Belgium, France, Germany, Italy (recent), Switzerland, Slovenia, Monaco or Taiwan, you cannot use an IDP – instead, obtain an official Japanese translation of your home-country licence from JAF (Japan Automobile Federation) or your country’s embassy in Japan. We can assist you with the JAF translation process when you arrive.
How safe is driving in Tokyo?
Tokyo traffic is busy but very orderly. Drivers are courteous. Roads are well-signed (Latin alphabet on highways). Speed limits are strictly enforced. Most tourists handle Tokyo driving comfortably after the first 30 minutes. Our cars are equipped with English-language GPS.
Do I drive on the left or the right?
Left. Like the UK, Japan drives on the left, with the steering wheel on the right side. If you are coming from a right-hand-drive country (US, EU, most of Asia outside UK/Japan), expect a short adjustment period.
How do tolls work?
Most expressways are tolled. Our cars come with an ETC card – tolls are charged to us during your rental and itemised on the final invoice. There is no need for cash at the toll gate.
What if I get into an accident?
Stop, ensure safety, and call 110 (police) and the OnlyJDM emergency line printed on the in-car card. Your CDW insurance (if selected) caps your liability at the deposit amount. We have multilingual staff to assist in real time.