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Start with the basics of route planning, driving, and where to sleep.
6 guides
Advice for renting a campervan, camping car, or RV in Japan, including pickup locations, licenses, insurance, vehicle size, quotes, and booking tips.
A practical Japan driving guide for tourists and van travelers, covering international driving permits, road rules, tolls, ETC cards, parking, signs, and safety.
Plan a campervan trip in Japan by season, with the best regions for spring, summer, autumn, and winter plus weather notes for van travelers.
A practical guide to sleeping in a campervan, RV, or car in Japan, including michi no eki, campsites, service areas, public parking, and city options.
If you are looking to buy a Camper in Japan, here are all the steps you need to watch for.
A practical 2026 budget guide to traveling Japan by campervan, including rental prices, gasoline, food, campgrounds, and realistic daily totals.
The practical daily stuff: washing, eating, and dealing with rubbish.
4 guides
A beginner's guide to staying clean while traveling in Japan, covering where to wash yourself and do your laundry.
You do have a place to sleep; now you'll need some food.
Japan can be strict when it comes to garbage disposal rules. Learn how to deal with your trash on the road.
A practical guide to staying connected while traveling Japan by van, with advice on eSIMs, physical SIM cards, pocket Wi-Fi, and how to avoid coverage surprises.
Stay comfortable in summer or winter and be ready for emergencies.
3 guides
Learn how to keep yourself cool while staying in an RV during summer in Japan.
Winter car camping and vanlife tips for Japan: sleeping bags, heaters, insulation, onsen, condensation, and carbon monoxide safety.
Learn how to stay safe while adventuring in Japan or in the event of a natural disaster
Explore by region
After the guides, use the regional maps to choose where to focus your route and see practical stops in that part of the country.
北海道
Sleeping spots and onsens across Hokkaido
東北
Sleeping spots and onsens across Tohoku
関東・山梨・静岡
Sleeping spots and onsens across Kanto, Yamanashi, Shizuoka
信越
Sleeping spots and onsens across Shin-etsu
北陸
Sleeping spots and onsens across Hokuriku
近畿・愛知・岐阜
Sleeping spots and onsens across Kinki, Aichi, Gifu
中国・四国
Sleeping spots and onsens across Chugoku, Shikoku
九州・沖縄
Sleeping spots and onsens across Kyushu, Okinawa
