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Driving is on the left side of the road.

All Tokyo (Haneda) Airport rental cars are automatic transmission.

Your local drivers' licence is required.

An International Drivers' Permit (or IDP) may be required, especially if your local drivers' licence is in a language other than the local language (you may inquire when you pick up your car).

Tokyo Driving Stress Level: 7/10

The traffic in the heart of Tokyo is often heavy and can become congested at times. The city's network of public transportation is good and means that driving in the centre is not usually necessary. Many of the roads are difficult to navigate, frequently not being named and becoming rather narrow at times. However, renting a car at Tokyo (Haneda) Airport really comes into its own when you intend to travel outside of Tokyo. Mito, Sakura and Tsukuba all lie to the north, together with the world-famous Omiya Bonsai Village, which regularly attracts many thousands of visitors each year.

 

Toll roads and expressways outside of Tokyo can be expensive and within the city centre, parking is a big problem and spaces are scarce. In Japan, all vehicles drive on the left and the general rules of the road tend to follow international conventions. Most local Japanese drivers are well-mannered and usually considerate to others. Most road signs are in English to assist drivers.

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