Körning i Japan
Komplett guide för turister och utlandsstationerade. Lär dig mer om trafikregler, hastighetsbegränsningar och viktig information innan du kör i Japan.
Kan du köra bil i Japan?
Godkända licenser Från
Giltighetstid: Valid for up to 1 year from date of entry into Japan (not from IDP issue date)
Viktig anmärkning
Japan ONLY accepts International Driving Permits issued under the 1949 Geneva Convention. IDPs from the 1968 Vienna Convention are NOT valid. Countries like Belgium, France, Germany, Switzerland, Monaco, and Taiwan have separate bilateral agreements — drivers from these countries need an official Japanese translation of their license instead of an IDP. The IDP must be in the standard booklet format.
Vad du ska ha med dig i bilen
Obligatoriska poster
- Valid driving license and IDP (must be 1949 Geneva Convention format)
- Passport (carry at all times as a foreign national)
- Japanese Beginner mark (Shoshinsha) if licensed less than 1 year
- Elderly driver mark (Koreisha) if 70+ years old
Rekommenderade objekt
- GPS/navigation device with English support
- ETC card for electronic toll payment on expressways
- Japanese phrasebook or translation app (road signs in rural areas may be in Japanese only)
Hastighetsbegränsningar
Stadsområden
km/h
Landsbygdsvägar
km/h
Landvägar/motorvägar
km/h
Vägtullar
Betalningsmetoder
Genomsnittlig kostnad
¥500–10,000+ depending on distance; Tokyo to Osaka via expressway costs approximately ¥8,000–12,000
Japan has extensive toll expressways operated by NEXCO. The ETC (Electronic Toll Collection) system offers discounts of up to 30% compared to cash payments. Rental cars usually come with ETC card readers. Late-night discounts (midnight to 4 AM) of 30% apply on most expressways.
Parkering
Linjefärger
Tips om parkering
- Use coin parking lots (コインパーキング) — barriers lock your car in place and you pay at a machine when leaving
- Many convenience stores and shopping centers offer free parking for customers
- In major cities like Tokyo and Osaka, parking enforcement is very strict — illegally parked cars are ticketed within minutes
- Never double-park — strictly enforced
Genomsnittlig kostnad: ¥200–600/hour in city centers; ¥1,500–3,000/day in urban parking garages; cheaper in rural areas
Vanliga misstag som turister gör
- 1Forgetting to drive on the LEFT side of the road — Japan drives on the left, which is disorienting for visitors from right-hand traffic countries
- 2Bringing an IDP based on the 1968 Vienna Convention — Japan only accepts IDPs issued under the 1949 Geneva Convention
- 3Ignoring strict parking laws — parking on the street without a designated space can result in fines and your car being towed
- 4Running yellow/red lights — Japanese drivers are very rule-abiding and enforcement is strict
- 5Not stopping completely at railroad crossings (mandatory in Japan)
Trafikböter
Fortkörning
¥9,000–¥35,000 for minor offenses (under 30 km/h over on regular roads); criminal prosecution for 30+ km/h over on regular roads or 40+ km/h over on expressways
Inget säkerhetsbälte
No monetary fine, but 1 demerit point on license (enforced for driver and all passengers)
Användning av telefon
¥18,000 for holding a phone; ¥30,000+ and possible criminal charges if it causes danger
Rött ljus
¥9,000 (for ordinary vehicles) plus 2 demerit points
Olovlig parkering
¥10,000–¥18,000 depending on vehicle size and zone
Redo att köra i Japan?
Gör ett snabbt test för att testa dina kunskaper om trafikreglerna.
Kontaktpersoner i nödsituationer
Polisen
110
Ambulans
119
Brand
119
Vägassistans
JAF (Japan Automobile Federation): #8139 from mobile phones — English support available 24/7
Partner link – opens GetYourGuide.com
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