Access by Car
Traveling to Okayama by car from major Japanese cities
Okayama Prefecture is accessible via expressways from the Kansai, Chugoku, and Shikoku regions. It is easily accessible from surrounding cities such as Osaka, Kyoto, Himeji, Hiroshima, and Takamatsu, making it convenient for traveling around Okayama Prefecture by car.
The distance from major cities and airports to central Okayama City is based on the shortest route using toll sections of expressways.
*Distance and travel time may vary depending on the roads used and traffic conditions. Please check the latest traffic information.
For those using rental cars in Japan
When visiting Japan from another country and driving a car, the required driver's license and documents vary depending on the country and region.
Before booking a rental car, please check the requirements for a valid driver's license in Japan, traffic rules, insurance, and how to use the rental car.
Recommended spots to visit by car in Okayama
There are many tourist spots in Okayama Prefecture that are easily accessible by car.
With a rental car, you can freely explore areas that are difficult to reach by train or bus alone, such as the nature-rich northern part of the prefecture, mountainous regions, and the Seto Inland Sea coast, according to your itinerary.
Highway and car rental related information
You can check highway tolls, routes, and traffic information on the official NEXCO West Japan website.
For rental car reservations and terms of use, please check the official website of each rental car company.
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San'in, Setouchi, and Shikoku Expressway Pass (SEP)
The "San'in-Setouchi-Shikoku Expressway Pass (SEP)" is an expressway pass that allows foreign visitors tourists and others who meet certain conditions to use designated expressways in the San'in, Setouchi, and Shikoku areas for a fixed price by using eligible rental cars and ETC cards.
We offer plans ranging from 3 days to 10 days.
Some expressways are excluded. Additional tolls are required when using expressways such as the Seto Chuo Expressway, the Honshu-Shikoku Expressway, and urban expressways.
For the latest information on usage conditions, eligible roads, tolls, and participating rental car companies, please check the official NEXCO West Japan website.
Okayama Prefecture Rental Car Discount Campaign for foreign visitors Tourists Visiting Japan
Okayama Prefecture is currently running a rental car discount campaign for foreign visitors tourists visiting Japan.
This offer is available to those who meet certain conditions, such as renting a car from a participating store in Okayama Prefecture and staying at an accommodation facility in Okayama Prefecture for at least one night.
Furthermore, we are running a campaign that offers additional discounts for those staying in the Mimasaka Area in northern Okayama Prefecture Prefecture.
Please check the latest information regarding the eligible period, discount amount, participating stores, and application method before applying.
