{"id":1149,"date":"2026-03-04T10:29:03","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T10:29:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/?p=1149"},"modified":"2026-03-16T07:58:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T07:58:55","slug":"japan-car-rental-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/en\/japan-car-rental-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Japan Car Rental Made Easy: OTS Car Rental Step-by-Step Guide for Travelers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9513335314800507\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Okinawa<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several car rental company in Okinawa, and one of them got to be OTS. I chose it due to its ease of renting online, and cheaper compared to others. The overall experience is so good that I strongly suggest this car rental company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two places that you can get your rental vehicle &#8211; Main Office near the Naha Airport, and DFS Branch (at Omoromachi Monorail Station). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are arriving at night, I advice to get the vehicle at DFS Branch like I did. Take note that you cannot choose your desired vehicle model at DFS Branch whether it is a 4 seater or 7 seater. OTS will randomly choose one for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rental Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">i<a href=\"https:\/\/www.otsinternational.jp\/otsrentacar\/en\/okinawa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">. Browse the OTS rent a car website<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose the place that you getting the car (in this case, I choose DFS). I got a surprise for the random 4 seater on that day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"858\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/rental-car-at-DFS.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1159\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/rental-car-at-DFS.jpg 858w, https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/rental-car-at-DFS-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/rental-car-at-DFS-768x499.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 858px) 100vw, 858px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ii. Choose 4\/7 seaters and return place<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I chose the airport area to return and get the shuttle bus to the airport. Some mentioned that returning at DFS also provides transport services for you to return to airport. I am unsure about it as I cannot find any details at OTS website. You might want to email them for enquiry as things may change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"537\" height=\"716\" src=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/note-rear.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/note-rear.jpg 537w, https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/note-rear-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 537px) 100vw, 537px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Nissan note e-power (4 seater) rear spacing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 4 seaters normally can hold just one luggage. Barely two small luggage. The 7 seaters can hold two (with the back seats put down). I dun recommend getting a 4-seater if you got two 24&#8243; luggage, unless you will be bringing down one of the seats to put on luggage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">iii. Choose insurance <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I recommend getting the premium plan (comprehensive insurance), and baby seat (better to get it if needed).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"724\" src=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/insurance-plan-1024x724.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/insurance-plan-1024x724.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/insurance-plan-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/insurance-plan-768x543.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/insurance-plan.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Premium plan is more than enough as you often purchase travel insurance from the place you set off. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(If you set off from HK and return to HK, <a href=\"https:\/\/qnect.qbe.com\/mil\/travel\/campaign\/E25S10\/agent\/375925\/lang\/EN\/Quote\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">QBE travel insurance<\/a> maybe one of your considerations for your travel insurance plan (brochure can be found at the link). The gold plan covers up to HK$2million personal liability. You can also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tyrehood.com\/en\/discount.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">click here<\/a> to find out if any discount may be offered not just QBE travel insurance, but also other travel insurance plan as well)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">iv. Choosing ETC <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on your trip schedule whether if you use Express way \/ Highway often. I didn&#8217;t choose it as my trip was supposed to include driving on the sea side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">v. Create account \/ as a guest and fill in personal details<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your reservation involve more than one car and\/or more than one driver, you will submit other drivers name on that day you are getting the vehicle(s).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>vi. Receive reservation code<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The code will be sent to your email. Payment will be settled on that day you are getting the vehicle(s).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Documents required on that day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Passport<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>International license \/ license with Japanese translation. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.otsinternational.jp\/otsrentacar\/en\/guide\/license\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">click here<\/a> to check out the list of places with international license approval and which places require license with Japanese translation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">HK getting international license<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are holding a Hong Kong driving license, it is very simply to apply international license with just a few clicks using the government apps &#8211; &#8220;iAM Smart&#8221;. Get the following documents ready before applying:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>i. Images (with white background). Just selfie with your phone.<br>ii. Address proof<br>iii. HK$80 application fee (by credit card, fps etc)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.blogspot.com\/2024\/12\/ease-of-renewal-vehicle-license-with.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to find out how to download &#8220;iAM Smart&#8221;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting the car at DFS and vehicle inspection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"828\" height=\"498\" src=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DFS-branch.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DFS-branch.jpg 828w, https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DFS-branch-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DFS-branch-768x462.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 828px) 100vw, 828px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The DFS branch is located at Omoromachi Station (\u304a\u3082\u308d\u307e\u3061\u99c5). Get a Taxi or train to there, the OTS staff counter is located at the left most corner upon entering the building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>English speaking \/ Chinese speaking is available. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When things are done, the staff will give you a piece of paper to follow the instructions to the car park (which is another building), walk over to the bridge to get the vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"716\" height=\"537\" src=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/OTS-car-park-location.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/OTS-car-park-location.jpg 716w, https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/OTS-car-park-location-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 716px) 100vw, 716px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A staff is stationed at the car park, and ask you to inspect the vehicle, especially checking the vehicle body parts if there is any dent or broken parts. I advise you to check the tire as well. Tire performance affects your driving. If you are driving on a rainy day, and you need to go uphill, low performance tire may slip and fall back. (I saw a Toyota Alphred slipped at Kouri Island (\u53e4\u5b87\u5229), destroying its rear bumper). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"646\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/EP25.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/EP25.jpg 646w, https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/EP25-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Bridgestone Ecopia EP25 (brand new tire), original equipped on Nissan Note e-power in Okinawa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I knew it is new tire at first glance becoz of the yellow and red dot. Only then I was told it is a BRAND NEW car.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"485\" height=\"646\" src=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ec300plus.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ec300plus.jpg 485w, https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ec300plus-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 485px) 100vw, 485px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Dunlop EC300+, a touring comfort tire equipped on Toyota Voxy 7 seaters<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>Return vehicle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>i. Fill in petrol nearby, remember to get receipt.<br>ii. Return the car with the file given to you.<br>The procedure is so smooth that, everything is done within like 5 minutes. The shuttle bus to airport is just right outside the office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"717\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/OTS-airport.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/OTS-airport.jpg 717w, https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/OTS-airport-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 717px) 100vw, 717px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">My random vehicle rented<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>OTS gave me a <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">BRAND NEW<\/mark> Nissan note e-power hybrid (4 passenger seats), and Toyota Voxy (7 passenger seats) for my journey. Its first is my first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"598\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/epower.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/epower.jpg 598w, https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/epower-175x300.jpg 175w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"454\" height=\"514\" src=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/epower2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/epower2.jpg 454w, https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/epower2-265x300.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 454px) 100vw, 454px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"499\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/voxy.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/voxy.jpg 499w, https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/voxy-271x300.jpg 271w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 499px) 100vw, 499px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>No wonder some of my customers like to drive Nissan Note epower. Not only the vehicle gave a decent ride and comfort, but it also hardly consumes any fuel for my 310km journey. The vehicle ate about 2 &#8211; 3 level of the fuels shown. After driven for around 300km, it still have around 480km remaining to drive. Surprisingly fuel efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"552\" height=\"567\" src=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/set-off-odometer.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/set-off-odometer.jpg 552w, https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/set-off-odometer-292x300.jpg 292w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 552px) 100vw, 552px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>set off odometer : 20km<br>full petrol estimate distance: 795km<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"765\" height=\"655\" src=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/return-odometer.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/return-odometer.jpg 765w, https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/return-odometer-300x257.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 765px) 100vw, 765px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>return odometer : 343km<br>full petrol estimate distance: 825km<br>Even the staff said \u3059\u3054\u3044<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Driving in Okinawa is very easy and fun. Just that you need to be careful when driving in Naha area where some roads are narrow like one way but actually two ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a Hong Kong driver, if you want to get yourself prepared before heading to Japan for driving, drive to places like Luen Wo Hui(\u806f\u548c\u589f) and Luk Keng (\u9e7f\u9838) at Fanling, Pat Heung at Yuen Long etc. Then you will feel driving in Okinawa is VERY easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-large-font-size\">To purchase automotive tire, batteries and automobile, travel and personal insurance in HK, <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85251130668\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">whatsapp Jimmy +852 5113 0668<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tyrehood.com\/en\/discount.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hong Kong Travel Insurance Discount.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tyrehood.hk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Follow us on Tyrehood facebook page to get the latest automotive and insurance information. \ud83d\udc40 More travel guide is also available for your reference.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tips on driving in Okinawa, Japan (coming soon)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most detail self tour guide include hotel, places to visit, food and other recommendations<br>6 days 5 night in Okinawa. 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