Good questions.

Yes. Visitors need a valid licence plus an International Driving Permit (or an accepted official translation, e.g. for some countries via JAF). An ordinary AT licence is all that's required.

The van sleeps 5 (4 adults + 1 child) and has 6 seats with belts. A child seat is included, just let us know.

It's larger than a regular car (about 5.0 m long, 2.9 m tall) but very manageable, with a back-up camera and a comfy driving position. Reviewers found it easy even on long, scenic mountain roads. If you're unsure, tell us and we'll talk it through at handover.

At RV parks, campgrounds and designated car-stay spots (and many michi-no-eki roadside stations). We're happy to suggest good overnight stops along your route.

Yes. It comes with studless winter tyres in season, a home A/C and an FF heater, so it's a cosy base for ski trips. It has handled heavy snow on real winter journeys.

Sorry, no pets. This is out of consideration for allergies and cleanliness for all guests. Thank you for understanding.

Yes. There's a gas stove, sink, fridge and microwave in the kitchen, plus an onboard toilet and shower. There's free Wi-Fi too, so you stay connected on the move.

Requests are accepted up to 2 days before pick-up, but popular dates (holidays, autumn leaves, ski season) fill fast, so message us early.

Pick-up and return are at our base in Sakyo-ku, Kyoto. We don't offer delivery; self-pickup keeps your rate lower. See the Pick-up page for the map.