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How to Plan a Japan Road Trip

Trip length, daily distance and where to base yourself.

holioo.com Japan Drive 編集部最終更新：2026.09.01

A realistic daily distance

Real-world speeds in Japan are lower than the map suggests — 40–50 km/h on ordinary roads, less in the mountains. Keep to 3–4 hours and under 200 km a day so you can actually stop and explore.

Choosing where to stay

Prefer ryokan or suburban hotels with free parking
City hotels usually charge for parking — check the nightly rate
Two nights in one base saves a lot of packing time
Book three months ahead in blossom, foliage and holiday seasons

Season and road conditions

December–March: snow tires and 4WD for Hokkaido, Tohoku and the Alps
June–July: rainy season brings rockfall and poor visibility
August–September: typhoon season — have a backup plan in Okinawa and Kyushu
April–May and October–November: the best driving months nationwide

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