Duration: 5–7 days Distance: ~450 km
Mt. Fuji 5 Lakes loop
Tokyo → Kawaguchiko → Yamanakako → Motosuko → Hakone → Tokyo. First-timer favourite, hot-spring stops every night.
Camper rental, Tokyo · Edogawa-ku
Drive Japan in a Campervan
From Tokyo, on your terms
A modern fleet of Honda, Mazda and Nissan camper conversions — fully insured, English support, free roadside assistance. From ¥9,800 a night, with curated route plans for Mt. Fuji, Hokkaido and Shikoku that you actually want to drive.
- ★★★★★ 4.9 / 5 · 800+ trips
- Comprehensive insurance
- 24/7 JAF roadside
- Unlimited mileage
- VISA·Mastercard·Amex·JCB
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Easy booking
Online quote in under a minute, paper-light pickup, English-only is fine.
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Honest pricing
Daily and weekly rates, no surprise extras. Insurance, ETC card, bedding — all included.
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Fully insured
Comprehensive cover on every rental, ¥0 deductible option available, no fine print.
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24/7 roadside support
Real humans answering English calls — JAF tow trucks usually arrive in 45 minutes.
About 88roads
Built by people who actually drive these roads
We're a small Tokyo-based crew that runs a tight fleet of camper conversions because we got tired of seeing visitors miss the best of Japan stuck in train stations. Our vans are inspected weekly, the kitchen kit works, and the route advice comes from real trips, not Google.
Honda, Mazda and Nissan minivans we know inside-out, the same vans we'd take ourselves. Whether you're chasing Hokkaido lavender or hot-spring-hopping around Mt. Fuji, we'll match the right camper to the right road.
6
Camper models
2,400+
Trips booked
4.9 / 5
Average review
Choose your van
Six camper conversions, all road-trip ready
Every van comes stocked: bedding, kitchenware, gas burner, cooler, USB power, full kitchen kit. Just bring clothes. Pickup at our Edogawa-ku, Tokyo base; long-trip discounts on 7+ nights.
Honda Shuttle (Black)
Compact hybrid hatchback conversion. Easy parking anywhere in Japan, 22 km/L on the highway, perfect for couples on a 3-7 day loop.
Sleeps 2
¥9,800
per night
per week
¥58,000
Mazda Premacy
A bit more interior space than the Shuttle for couples who pack more. Roomy rear bed, low-floor entry, automatic.
Sleeps 2
¥9,800
per night
per week
¥58,000
Honda Stepwagon (Black)
Full minivan conversion with a flat double bed. The Japan favourite — proven for long trips, easy automatic, fits in any michi-no-eki.
Sleeps 2
¥11,800
per night
per week
¥69,000
Honda Stepwagon (White)
Same proven Stepwagon, just in white — cooler in summer, photographs well on coastal routes. Identical interior layout to the black.
Sleeps 2
¥11,800
per night
per week
¥69,000
Honda Odyssey
Slightly longer wheelbase than the Stepwagon, smoother on highways, premium interior. Good pick if expressway kilometres dominate your trip.
Sleeps 2
¥11,800
per night
per week
¥69,000
Nissan Serena
The other Japan classic. Pro Pilot driver assistance is a real comfort on long Hokkaido days, otherwise very close to the Stepwagon.
Sleeps 2
¥11,800
per night
per week
¥69,000
Where will you drive?
Routes our customers actually finish
After you book we send a printable PDF with campsite stops, fuel calculations, toll estimates, and a few off-the-tourist-trail picks. These are the four most-popular starting points.
Duration: 10–14 days Distance: ~1,400 km
Hokkaido grand tour
Sapporo → Furano → Biei → Shiretoko → Daisetsuzan → Hakodate. Lavender, brown bears, soup curry. Best Jul–Aug.
Duration: 14–21 days Distance: ~1,200 km
Shikoku 88-temple loop
The classic pilgrimage, drivable in two-three weeks. Coastal cliffs, mountain passes, the cheapest fuel in Japan.
Duration: 4–6 days Distance: ~280 km
Okinawa main island
Naha → Cape Manzamo → Churaumi Aquarium → Yanbaru. Subtropical, beachside camping, year-round.
Ready when you are
Your road trip starts at our door in Edogawa-ku.
Unlimited kilometres, full insurance, and a route plan in your inbox within 2 hours.
Get a route quote → What our drivers say
4.9 / 5 across 800+ trips
A few recent reviews — the rest are on Google Maps and TripAdvisor.
★★★★★
"Picked up the Stepwagon at 9, on the road to Fuji by 10. English instructions everywhere, ETC card was already set up. Felt like cheating."
Mt. Fuji loop · 6 nights
★★★★★
"Did the Hokkaido grand tour in the Odyssey. The route PDF they sent had restaurant picks that were the best meals of our trip — and the van handled the snow at Daisetsuzan without drama."
Hokkaido · 12 nights
★★★★★
"家族4人での北海道旅行で利用しました。車内は広く、寝具もしっかりしていて、子供達も大喜び。スタッフの対応も丁寧で安心でした。"
Hokkaido · 10 nights
Common questions
Things people ask before booking
What licence do I need? +
A valid licence from your home country plus either an International Driving Permit (1949 Geneva Convention) or an official translation. We can tell you which one applies if you message us your country.
Where can I sleep at night? +
Free overnight stays at any of Japan's 1,200+ michi-no-eki (roadside stations), at official campsites (~¥2,000/night), or at designated RV parks. Sleeping in regular parking lots is a grey area and we discourage it.
Is fuel included? What about expressway tolls? +
Fuel is pay-as-you-go (we hand the van over with a full tank; please return it full). Expressway tolls are covered by the ETC card included in every rental — you pay actual usage at the end based on the meter.
Can the camper go on ferries (Hokkaido, Shikoku, Kyushu)? +
Yes — all six vans qualify for standard car-deck ferry classification. We can book ferries for you at cost as part of the trip plan.
What if I have a breakdown or accident? +
Round-the-clock English roadside assistance is included on every rental. JAF coverage means a tow truck is usually under 45 minutes anywhere on the main islands.
How does insurance work? +
Comprehensive insurance is included (¥0–¥50,000 deductible depending on the vehicle). The zero-deductible waiver is +¥1,500/night if you want full peace of mind.
Can I pick up in one city and return in another? +
Right now pickup and return are both at our Edogawa-ku, Tokyo base. One-way options to Osaka and Sapporo are in beta — ask us in the form and we may be able to arrange.
Is there a security deposit? +
We hold ¥30,000 on your card at pickup, released within 3 business days of return if there's no damage.
Is there a mileage limit? +
No — unlimited kilometres on every rental. Drive Hokkaido or Kyushu without watching the meter.
What's the minimum rental period? +
3 nights. Most trips are 5-10 nights; weekly rates kick in at 7+ nights.
What's your cancellation policy? +
Free cancellation up to 14 days before pickup. 50% refund 14-7 days before. No refund inside 7 days, but we can move your dates once at no charge up to 48 hours before pickup.
What ID do I need at pickup? +
Your passport, your home country's licence, and either an International Driving Permit (1949 Geneva Convention) or an official Japanese translation of your licence. We photocopy all three.
What payment methods do you accept? +
Visa, Mastercard, Amex, and JCB credit cards. PayPal and bank transfer also accepted for rentals over ¥100,000. We charge 30% to confirm the booking and the balance at pickup.
Is there a cleaning fee? +
No — standard cleaning is included. An extra ¥5,000 fee only applies if the van comes back with unusual dirt (e.g. food spills, mud throughout).
I've never driven in Japan — what do I need to know? +
Drive on the left (UK side). Expressway speed limit 80-100 km/h; urban 40-60 km/h. The legal alcohol limit is zero — don't drink and drive. Snow chains or studless tires are required on some mountain passes Nov-Apr. We send a one-page driving cheat sheet with every booking confirmation.
How far in advance should I book? +
For cherry-blossom season (late March–April) and autumn foliage (November), 6–8 weeks ahead. Hokkaido in summer, 4–6 weeks. Off-peak, even a few days out is usually fine.
Tell us about your trip
Get a route quote in 2 hours
Share your rough dates and where you want to drive. We'll send back a camper recommendation, a suggested route, and a price quote within 2 business hours.