Tips for beginners on self-driving tours in Japan

Recently I tried a self-driving tour in Japan Here is the route Nagoya>Toki>Gero>Takayama>Hida Furukawa>Nagoya There are usually tips shared online so I won’t go into details. Let me share my experience of this journey below. 1️⃣Practice driving is very necessary Usually have the habit of driving Consider self-driving when traveling Because regardless of road reading ability/reaction/technique Being too unfamiliar can be dangerous to other road users Although most Japanese drivers are polite But it is necessary to do your part well 2️⃣Understand road tolls in advance Car rental company staff when picking up the car It is recommended to buy an extra road card Claims it will reduce my driving expenses I bought it to save myself the trouble But when I returned the car, I found that the highway card was smaller than The toll for each section of the highway I paid was a little higher. It depends on your personal itinerary and needs. 3️⃣Take photos of body details when picking up the car In addition to not understanding the local driving environment Increased chance of accidents It is easy to get scratches on the car door or trunk when loading or unloading luggage. To avoid being charged extra by the staff when returning the car 4️⃣Confirm in advance whether the hotel has a parking lot When I was about to arrive at the hotel, I learned that there was no parking lot at the hotel. Fortunately, Google found a nearby parking lot. 5️⃣Find a cheap parking lot in advance Find a parking lot on Google Maps If you have taken photos of parking charges You can quickly compare prices It is recommended to find 2-3 parking lots to avoid overcrowding. 6️⃣Learn how to open the fuel cap door If you rent a car that you are not familiar with When you pick up your car, ask the staff how to open the oil cap. To avoid returning the car with oil in it Don't know how to open 7️⃣Choose the car you like Traveling should be fun Choose some car models you want to try Have a happy holiday I chose a car that I don’t usually have the opportunity to drive. Because this model has not been introduced in Hong Kong Car rental is expensive In exchange for a more pleasant experience Car rental company: Toyota rent a car #日本自车游 #自车游