Information to drive in Japan

International visitors should be aware that a valid Japanese license or International Driving Permit is required for driving on public roads.


International Driving Permits MUST be issued under the 1949 Geneva Traffic Convention and this will be stated on the front of the document. Please contact the organisers if you are unable to obtain such a license.

German, French, Swiss, Italian, Belgian or Taiwanese driving license holders may request a translation of their license from JAF. The combination of this translation and your driving license is valid as an alternative to the 'Geneva Convention' International Driving Permit.

Except the above driving license holders will be required to switch your license into Japanese one (Gaimen Kirikae). The detail of Gaimen Kirikae is on the website: http://www.jaf.or.jp/e/switch.htm

If you have any question about licenses, please ask the contact person below;

Mr. Shingo TAKASHIMA
takashima@rallyjapan.jp
+81-11-864-2003

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