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Road Genius compares campervan rentals in Japan so international travelers can choose the right vehicle and supplier. Tokyo is the main arrival point, with Narita and Haneda airports and fast expressways that connect the city to Mount Fuji, Nikko and the Pacific coast. Campervans let you leave the city center quickly and sleep beside rivers, lakes and hot-spring towns on the same trip.

Campervan Pickup Locations

Map of campervan rental depots near 638084

Best Months for a Camping Trip

Season Average high °C / °F Good time?
Spring (March–May) 20 / 68 Yes – mild weather, flowers, low rain
Summer (June–August) 30 / 86 Mixed – long days but humid and busy
Autumn (September–November) 22 / 72 Yes – clear skies, autumn colors, fewer crowds
Winter (December–February) 10 / 50 Possible – dry and sunny, cold nights

Driving Information

  • Tokyo expressways charge distance-based tolls. An ETC card lets you pass without stopping, but international visitors can pay with cash or card at the gate.
  • Speed limits are 30–50 km/h (20–30 mph) on city streets and 80 km/h (50 mph) on most expressways.
  • Many city parking garages have a height limit of 2.1 meters (6.9 feet). Look for open-air coin parking or suburban park-and-ride lots instead.
  • Main roads have English signs. Navigation systems often use phone numbers, so keep campsite phone numbers ready.
  • Gas stations close around 8:00 PM. 24-hour pumps are common only on expressways and in outer suburbs.
  • Expressway service areas provide free Wi-Fi, hot meals and wide parking spaces that fit large campervans.

Campsites and Overnight Options

Place Hook-ups Pros Cons
Wakasu Park Campground (Koto-ku) None 13 km from Tokyo Station, sea view, shower facilities No electrical hook-ups, gates close 10:00 PM, book up to 3 months ahead
Auto-camp Akigawa (Akiruno) Water and Electric Riverside sites, hot spring next door Narrow approach road, maximum vehicle length 7 meters (23 feet)
RV Park Yamanaka-ko (Lake Yamanaka) Full 15 amp power, waste dump, Mount Fuji view, late check-in 90 km from Tokyo, water freezes December–February
Michi-no-Eki network (roadside stations) None Free parking, 24-hour toilets, about 10 within 60 km of city No waste dumping, quiet hours 10:00 PM–6:00 AM, one night only

Refueling Locations

  • ENEOS Shinonome Self-Service (Tokyo Bay) has a high canopy, diesel fuel, LPG gas containers and a fresh-water tap.
  • Keiyō Road Ichikawa Service Area offers 24-hour fuel, toilet waste dump and wide parking spaces for RVs.
  • RV Park Yamanaka-ko sells toilet chemicals and coin-operated water refills if you travel toward Mount Fuji.

Important Local Information

  • Typhoon season peaks from mid-August to October. Check road conditions before driving to the coast.
  • Special winter tires or tire chains are required on mountain roads from December to March. Confirm availability with your rental company.
  • Camping in parks or on streets is illegal. Fines start at 10,000 yen and police may require you to move.
  • Separate garbage by type. Many campgrounds require you to take non-burnable waste with you.
  • Emergency numbers: 110 for police, 119 for fire or ambulance. English-speaking operators are available in Tokyo.