CAR RENTAL IN HAKUBA

Drive Hakuba's snowy roads with confidence. Every car has 4WD and studless winter tyres.

Insurance and ski/snowboard racks
are all included in the rental rate.

  • ✔ Insurance
  • ✔ Ski / snowboard rack
  • ✔ Studless winter tyres
  • ✔ 4WD & automatic

We also sell used cars.

Cars & Rates

All rates shown are per day.

Daihatsu Wake

4 Seater Kei Car

Winter (Dec 1 – Mar 31) ¥9,000/day
Green (Apr – Nov) ¥4,500/day
Nissan X-Trail

5 Seater SUV

Winter (Dec 1 – Mar 31) ¥15,000/day
Green (Apr – Nov) ¥7,500/day
Mitsubishi Delica D5

6–8 Seater

Winter (Dec 1 – Mar 31) ¥18,000/day
Green (Apr – Nov) ¥9,000/day

*Winter (on-season) = December 1 – March 31. Green season = April – November.

*Photos show example vehicles only. The actual model, colour and year may differ.

*Please return the vehicle with a full tank of fuel.

How Booking Works

You will not be charged until payment is completed. Your booking is confirmed in three steps.

  1. Apply on the booking page (pre-booking)

    Check availability on the booking page and send us your preferred vehicle and dates. This counts as a pre-booking, and we will hold the vehicle for you for 5 days.

  2. An invoice from Square arrives automatically by email

    As soon as your request is submitted, an invoice is emailed to you automatically via the payment service Square. If you cannot find it, please check your spam folder.

  3. Pay to confirm your booking

    Your booking is confirmed once the invoice has been paid. If you chose a deposit, your booking is confirmed once the deposit is paid and the balance is due on arrival.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about our rental services.

What is your cancellation policy?

Cancellation fees after your reservation is confirmed (payment completed) depend on the number of days before your rental start date:
· 60 days or more: free (full refund)
· 59–30 days: 20% of the total rental fee
· 29–8 days: 50%
· 7 days or less (with notice): 80%
· No-show (no notice): 100% — no refund

What documents do I need to rent a car?

A current driver's licence is mandatory. If you are visiting from overseas, a passport and an International Driving Permit (IDP — one issued under the 1949 Geneva Convention) are also required. Licences issued in Switzerland, Germany, France, Belgium, Monaco or Taiwan require an official Japanese translation as well. Please obtain your IDP from the official issuing body in your home country (such as your national automobile association) before travelling.

Is insurance included?

In the event of an accident, renters must first ensure everyone's safety, immediately contact the police (110), and then notify our office.

Insurance & Compensation Coverage

When renting a vehicle, insurance and compensation coverage is provided for accidents where the renter or authorized driver becomes legally liable, subject to the terms of the rental agreement. Coverage includes unlimited bodily injury liability (including compulsory automobile liability insurance) for injuries, medical expenses, hospitalization costs, disability, or death caused to third parties.

It also includes unlimited property damage liability per accident for damage to other vehicles, buildings, fences, guardrails, utility poles, and other property. In addition, personal accident coverage of up to ¥30,000,000 is provided for drivers and passengers, covering injuries, medical expenses, and hospitalization costs.

Damage to the Rental Vehicle (CDW)

Damage to the rental vehicle itself is covered by our insurance, and the renter is not charged for repair costs or a deductible. This is equivalent to a Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and is included at no additional charge. Please note that if the vehicle is damaged, the Non-Operation Charge (NOC) described below applies, and no NOC waiver option is available.

Insurance may not apply in cases such as driving under the influence of alcohol, driving without a valid licence, allowing an unauthorized driver to operate the vehicle, failing to report the accident to the police, or intentional damage. Full details and exclusions are contained in the rental agreement.

Non-Operation Charge (NOC) & Accessory Damage

If a rental vehicle is damaged during the rental period, a Non-Operation Charge (NOC) may apply to compensate for the loss of business while the vehicle is unavailable for rental, regardless of who is at fault.

If the vehicle remains drivable and is returned to the agreed return location, the NOC is ¥100,000. If the vehicle is not drivable and cannot be returned to the agreed location, the NOC is ¥150,000. These charges are tax-exempt and are not covered by insurance. Renters are also responsible for rental accessories and equipment.

If an accessory such as a navigation system, child seat, ETC device, charging cable, or other rental equipment is lost or damaged beyond repair, the renter will be charged 100% of the replacement cost.

If an accessory is damaged but repairable, the renter will be charged 100% of the repair cost. These charges apply separately from any insurance coverage or NOC charges.

Do the vehicles come with snow chains?

All our vehicles come equipped with AWD/4WD and studless winter tyres so chains are not required.

Do the vehicles come with ski racks?

All our vehicles come equipped with ski/snowboard attachments. There is no need to bring your own straps or fixings.

Are the vehicles non-smoking?

Yes, all our vehicles are non-smoking, including e-cigarettes. If smoking inside a vehicle is detected, a cleaning and deodorising fee will be charged.

Before You Book

  • An International Driving Permit (IDP) is mandatory for guests driving on an overseas licence. Without an IDP, we cannot rent a vehicle under any circumstances.
  • Minimum rental period: 3 days.
  • Bookings are accepted up to 3 days before your pick-up date (same-day or later requests cannot be accepted).
  • For bookings of 14 days or more in total (one car for 14+ days, or two cars whose days add up to 14+), you can choose to pay a deposit (50–90% of the price, in 10% steps) when you book. Your booking is confirmed once the deposit is paid, and the balance is due on arrival by cash or credit card.
  • All vehicles are non-smoking (including e-cigarettes).
  • Free pick-up within Hakuba Village. We will meet you at your preferred location, and rental paperwork takes place at our office (you can set off as soon as the paperwork is done).
  • Required documents: International Driving Permit (IDP), passport, and your home-country driver's licence (an official Japanese translation is also required for licences from Switzerland, Germany, France, etc.).
  • Insurance is included in the rental rate. However, in the event of an accident, a Non-Operation Charge (NOC) applies separately from insurance: ¥100,000 if the vehicle is drivable, or ¥150,000 if it is not drivable. Damage to the rental vehicle itself is covered with no deductible (CDW included at no extra charge); no NOC waiver option is available.

Book Your Rental Car

Check availability and complete your request online. Your dates are provisionally held for 5 days, and your booking is confirmed once the Square invoice is paid.

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Access & Contact

Address

836-132 Hokujo
Hakuba, Nagano 399-9301
Japan

Business Hours

Hours9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
ClosedIrregular holidays (closed dates are shown when you book)