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Driver’s License

If you have the following documents, you may drive a car for up to one year from the date of entry into Japan; international driving permit issued by a country that is a party to the Convention on Road Traffic (Geneva Convention) and a passport, or a foreign driver’s license issued in Switzerland, Germany, France, Italy, Belgium or Taiwan, a passport, and a certified Japanese translation issued by the Japan Automobile Federation (JAF), or by the embassy or consulate of your country in Japan. *You are not allowed to drive a car in Japan if you only have an international driving permit obtained in accordance with the Paris Convention of 1926, the Washington Convention of 1943, or the Vienna Convention of 1968, since they were issued based on different practices.

※Valid Driving License in Japan "TOYOTA Rent a Car SAPPORO"

Rent a Car Agents

Hokkaido by camping car

Various plans available, including 3-day and 4-day rentals to suit your travel route and schedule. Why not enjoy the freedom - unavailable with train, bus and hotel travel - of a driving trip by camping car.

●Camping car agent

SMILE CAMPER

FUJI CARS JAPAN

Hokkaido Nomad Car Rental

JAPAN Campingcar rental center NEW CHITOSE Sales Office Hokkaido

OTS RENT-A-CAR

●General Taxi

Taxies are available in cities like Sapporo, Asahikawa, Hakodate and Obihiro. You can easily catch a taxi at the airport, stations, and shopping centers. In small towns, a very little number of taxies are running on the street, so call for a one at the station or the convenience store.

●Chartered Taxi (Jumbo Taxi)

Chartered taxi is the best option if you travel in a small group. If you go in a group, a jumbo taxi of minivan type is recommended, and the fare is reasonable. It might be good when you have big luggage. The chartered taxi is the best to enjoy sightseeing. It is also possible to take a fixed course or to customize it on your own. The fare may vary depending on the time and the course, so check it in advance. It must be nice to use a jumbo taxi to go sightseeing with your companion and to make a fantastic memory.

●Taxi companies with foreign language websites

Yohtei Taxi(CONTACT PAGE English)

Course :It mainly operates within Niseko ,Rusutsu,and also provides pick up services from/to New Chitose Airport or major ski resorts.

Akan Kanko Hire(English)

Course :It operates around the Kushiro and Akan areas.

Sapporo City Subway operates from 6:00 to 24:00. Many convenient services are available, including, a “One-Day Card” (830 yen) for unlimited one-day use on subway and SAPICA IC Card for the subway that is used after it is loaded with money.

●Namboku Line

It is a route connecting from Asabu station to Makomanai station. It is the oldest line made for the 11th Olympic Games in Sapporo in 1972. There are Sapporo (JR Sapporo Station), Odori and Susukino stations on this line, and so many people use it.

●Tozai Line

It is a route connecting from Sin-Sapporo station to Miyanosawa station. Hokkaido Jingu (Hokkaido Shrine) and Maruyama Park, both of which are famous for cherry blossoms, are on this line.

●Toho Line

This is the newest one among the 3 lines. It is used to go to Sapporo Dome. You can change trains for Namboku line at Sapporo and Odori station and for Tozai line at Odori station.