Getting in touch with nature is something we all crave from time to time. This is especially true when you spend too much time in the busy city life. Because of this, going camping is something that is increasing in popularity in Japan. You will see many places in Japan where you can go with your camping set to spend some quality time with your loved ones (or by yourself) while getting in touch with nature.
A fun way to spend some days camping with friends or family members is to rent an RV (a.k.a. motorhome, camper van, camping car, etc.). You might first think this is something unusual in Japan, but you will be surprised at how many services are actually out there.
In this article, I will share with you 5 of the best RV Rental services in Tokyo. I hope this article may spark your interest to explore the peaceful nature around the Tokyo area.
*NOTE: There are two things you need to be careful of before renting an RV. First, you need to be over 18 years of age to be able to drive in Japan. Second, you need to have either a Japanese driver’s license or an International Driving Permit (IDP).
Comparing the Services
The following chart shows four of the most important qualities that people usually look for when deciding. Hopefully, this chart will make things easier for you when deciding on which service you would like to contact.
The four qualities are the following.
Price (per day): This is the lowest cost possible for this service when lending a standard-size RV. Prices can vary depending on the vehicle type or whether it is high season or low season.
Passenger / Sleeping capacity: This shows the capacity of passengers as well as the capacity for people who can sleep in the RV. This number can vary depending on the vehicle type.
Lending/Returning places: This shows the number of locations you can go to pick up the RV in and nearby Tokyo.
Language: This shows what languages are compatible with the service.
1. El Monte RV
The first RV rental service on this list is El Monte RV. This service specializes in lending motorhomes to people in the Tokyo and Chiba region. They are based in Funabashi city, Chiba prefecture, but they also have 3 other locations where you can pick up your vehicle. One of those places is located in Narita airport, so for those who are interested in spending your whole Japan trip in an RV, this may be the perfect service for you.
Another attractive point about El Monte RV is that along with the rental of the vehicle, you can also rent a premium pocket wifi with unlimited data, which is one of the most convenient things you need during your trip around Japan.
2. Japan Road Trip
Next on our list is Japan Road Trip. This company not only rents RVs in the Tokyo area but also across Japan. The most attractive thing about this service is that they have 10 branches within Tokyo, so there is a good chance you will have one close to where you are staying.
They have three different vehicle classifications which are the “standard-class”, “high-class”, and “premium-class”, so you can choose the perfect type that suits your needs. Also, another cool thing is that many of their vehicles are uniquely decorated, making the rental experience more exciting.
3. Japan Campingcar Rental Center
Japan Campingcar Rental Center (Japan C.R.C.) is another service that rents RVs all across the country. And when it comes to Tokyo, they have 4 branches from where you can choose to pick up your vehicle.
They offer three different sizes of RVs, from smaller camping vans to larger motorhome-style vehicles, so you can choose the type that suits your needs.
Their website can be seen in Japanese, English, and Chinese. So if you want to check more details about this service, check out the following link. They also provide many videos you can watch to know more about this experience.