To rent and drive a vehicle in Japan, overseas visitors must carry a valid driver’s license recognized under Japanese law, along with other required documents.

Acceptance of International Driving Permits (IDP) or official Japanese translations of driver’s licenses varies depending on the issuing country.
Please make sure to confirm your eligibility before making a reservation.

Please refer to the following official Japanese authority websites for accurate and up-to-date information:

• National Police Agency of Japan – International Driving Permits (IDP) valid in Japan
  https://www.npa.go.jp/policies/application/license_renewal/have_DL_issed_another_country.html

• To drive a vehicle in Japan, you must possess one of the following valid driver’s licenses:
  https://www.npa.go.jp/policies/application/license_renewal/driving_pattern_v4.pdf

• An International Driving Permit (IDP) issued in accordance with the Geneva Convention on Road Traffic
  ※ For details regarding International Driving Permits issued by each country or region, please refer to the official document provided by the National Police Agency of Japan below:
  https://www.npa.go.jp/policies/application/license_renewal/pdf/20250908idp.pdf

• JAF (Japan Automobile Federation) – Official Japanese Translation of Foreign Driver’s Licenses
  https://jaf.or.jp/common/visitor-procedures

⚠️ Please note:
Final confirmation of document validity will be conducted at the time of vehicle pick-up, based on the original documents presented.
If the documents do not meet Japanese legal requirements, the rental cannot proceed.