About Drive Japan
Founded in 2018 and based in Kodaira City, Tokyo, Drive Japan Inc. is dedicated to enhancing travel experiences across Japan. Under the leadership of CEO Takujiro Oto, we partner with local governments and tourism organizations to promote the beauty and culture of various regions. Our collaborations span several prefectures, including Niigata, Saitama, Miyazaki, and Kagoshima, as well as DMOs like Tokyo & Around Tokyo, San’in, and Kyushu Tourism. With a special focus on cities such as Niigata, Sado, and AizuWakamatsu, we offer travelers the chance to explore Japan's hidden gems.
We believe that a road trip is the best way to travel in Japan.
Our mission is to create unforgettable road trip memories by providing a well-planned itinerary and the most useful driving maps.
All the road-trip itineraries are planned from dozens of guidebooks, hundreds of draft itineraries, thousands of recommended spots from local governments, and tens of thousands of kilometers of our own driving experiences to guarantee the best spots to visit.
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Why
Drive Japan is Your
Ultimate Road Trip Companion
Discover the freedom, convenience, and hidden gems that only a self-driven adventure can offer.
200+ Expertly
Planned Itineraries
Discover your perfect adventure with over 200 pre-planned itineraries across Japan. Choose from different durations, routes, and travel paces, offering options from Hokkaido to Kyushu for 3 to 16 days.
Explore Hidden Gems
by Car
Uncover Japan’s best-kept secrets with itineraries crafted by experts who have explored all 47 prefectures. Access scenic routes and destinations that are unreachable by public transportation.
Travel Freely with
No Fixed Schedules
Customize your journey, adjust your plans on the go, and spend as much time as you want in each place—without the constraints of public transportation schedules.
Personalised Driving Maps
for Each Day
Navigate effortlessly with our customised, day-by-day spot maps. Each map includes up to 20 recommended spots and restaurants, giving you the freedom to explore at your own pace.
Traveler-First
Recommendations
Enjoy unbiased hotel and restaurant recommendations based on firsthand experience. We don’t accept advertising fees, so our suggestions are focused solely on enhancing your trip.
Safe, Convenient,
and Cost-Effective
With safety-checked routes, no luggage hassle, and cost savings for groups of three or more, renting a car is the most convenient and affordable way to explore Japan’s hidden treasures.
Below is a video that provides a clear explanation of car rental travel in Japan.
Credited to “Life Where I’m From”.