16. Explore unusual places with a car rental in Japan

 

Even though it is known for being efficient and wide-ranging, Japan's transportation system can be stressful because it requires me to arrive on time so as not to miss my train.

Of course this is not a big problem in big cities. However, the situation can be different in certain small cities because the number of train arrivals is not as high as in large cities. Apart from that, the demand to always be on time because we have to adjust to train schedules can make our trips less spontaneous.

That's why during the trip to , I chose to drive myself. Affordable prices, usually starting from IDR 600 thousand per day. You can easily navigate with Google Maps or onboard GPS. Parking is also relatively cheap in smaller towns, although you may have to check whether there is free parking at your hotel. Most importantly, driving out of town is relatively easy because Japanese drivers tend to be patient and the traffic signs are also in English.

One of my best memories from that trip was discovering it by chance. I was even able to cut the famous kyoho grapes straight from the vine for just a fraction of the price I had to pay at Donki!

Klook Tip: You need to rent a car in Japan. So make sure you get it before departure!