Typical models of the minivan/minibus class in Kumamoto are: Hyundai Trajet 7 seater, Mitsubishi L300 12 Seater, Toyota Tarago 8 Seater, Ford Galaxy 7 seater, Chevrolet Uplander, Toyota Minibus and others.
Standard capacity of a minivan in Japan is up to 9 people (8+1 formula), traditionally providing seven or eight passenger seats. The capacity of a minibus may vary from 9 to 15 people.
Please note, that in order to rent in Japan a vehicle with capacity which exceeds 8 passengers, you would need a driving license of the corresponding category.
Minivan dimensions are quite unusual for an ordinary driver, which sometimes leads to appearance of scratches and dents during unsuccessful manoeuvring or parking. Therefore, we encourage you to order full coverage of insurance franchise during your booking, or directly at the rental office in Kumamoto.
Before leaving the parking garage in Kumamoto, inspect the minivan for exteriour defects and other signs of damage together with the office representative and mark the found defects found in your rental documents.
OrangeSmile.com wishes you a great driving experience on the roads of Japan!
Popular questions on rental process
Parking in a wrong place is one more violation with strict punishment. The minimum amount of the fine in this case is US$835. Moreover, the driver can be imprisoned for a period of up to 6 months.
Japan is one of the countries in the world, where the allowed blood alcohol content for drivers is 0.0 ppm. Driving while intoxicated is considered a serious violation, and so drivers are likely to face the following punishments: a fine of US$400, driving license cancellation, and the imprisonment of up to three years.
The violations that impose not only a fine, but also an imprisonment include damage caused to road signs and other traffic elements, driving a vehicle that does not meet safety standards, wrong crossing of railway intersections, and driving without the license.
