Kobe Driving

Renting a car in Kobe is a useful alternative to buying or importing a vehicle if living in or moving to the city. Although Kobe has a great public transport system, having a car gives you more scope to explore the city’s many attractions without having to worry about vehicle maintenance. Here’s an overview of car rental in Kobe. Driving in Japan Many people drive in Japan and the country has a good quality road network. Japan is one of a handful of nations where vehicles travel on the left-hand side of the road, similar to the UK and Australia. You can legally drive at the age of 18 as soon as you pass your driving test and get a license. Expats can exchange their existing licenses, although the process depends on your home nationality. Japan’s Road Traffic Act details the main rules of the road. Speed limits vary from 30km/h in residential areas to 100km/h on freeways. Requirements to Rent a Car in Kobe As in the rest of Japan, you will need either a valid Japanese driving license or an international driving permit (IDP) to rent a car in Kobe. If you need an IDP, you will have…