Wouldn’t you wish to take a road trip around Japan? And even more, wouldn’t you like to do it in an RV?

These are things that might not seem like they are so popular in Japan because popular Japanese culture has few references regarding these themes. But did you know that there is a growing popularity in Japan when it comes to outdoor activities? If you live in Japan or have come to Japan in recent years, you may have noticed that there are many outdoor activity-related shops in the big cities.

And one thing in particular that is little known to international visitors (but would definitely appeal to many) is that there are a growing number of services where you can rent an RV (a.k.a. motorhome, camper van, camping car, etc.) for traveling purposes.

In this article, I will share with you 5 of the best RV Rental services in Osaka. I hope this article may spark your interest to explore the peaceful nature around the Kanto region.

*NOTE: There are two things you need to be careful of before renting an RV. First, you need to be over 18 years of age to be able to drive in Japan. Second, you need to have either a Japanese driver’s license or an International Driving Permit (IDP).

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Comparing the Services

The following chart shows four of the most important qualities that people usually look for when deciding. Hopefully, this chart will make things easier for you when deciding on which service you would like to contact.

The four qualities are the following.

• Price (per day): This is the lowest cost possible for this service when lending a standard-size RV. Prices can vary depending on the vehicle type or whether it is high season or low season.
• Passenger / Sleeping capacity: This shows the capacity of passengers as well as the capacity for people who can sleep in the RV. This number can vary depending on the vehicle type.
• Lending/Returning places: This shows the number of locations you can go to pick up the RV in Osaka.
• Language: This shows what languages are compatible with the service.

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1. Japan Road Trip

The first RV renting service on our list is Japan Road Trip. This company not only rents RVs in the Osaka area but also across Japan in areas such as Tokyo, Chiba, Kanagawa, Hiroshima, and even Hokkaido. The Osaka branch is located in Chuo city, so access is very convenient.

They have three different vehicle classifications which are the “standard class”, “high-class”, and “premium-class”, so you can choose the perfect type that suits your needs. Also, another cool thing is that many of their vehicles are uniquely decorated, making the rental experience more exciting.

▶︎Click here for more details about Japan Road Trip!

2. Zen Campers

The second service on our list is Zen Campers. This company specializes in providing services in Osaka,

One thing that international visitors may find appealing is that they provide exclusively made-in-Japan vehicles. The vehicle they offer is the Toyota Camroad which comes in brown or grey. So even if you are used to driving motorhomes in your home country, this will be a unique experience for you.

The pickup and return location is in Chuo city, near Tamatsukuri Station of the Osaka Metro. Reservations need to be made no less than 48 hours from the pickup time.

▶︎Click here for more details about Zen Campers!

3. Japan Campingcar Rental Center

Japan Campingcar Rental Center (Japan C.R.C.) is a service that rents RVs pretty much all across the country. In the case of Osaka, they have 3 branches from where you can choose to pick up your vehicle which are Namba (難波), Nanko (南港), and Rinku town (りんくうタウン).

They offer three different sizes of RVs, from smaller camping vans to larger motorhome-style vehicles, so you can choose the type that suits your needs.

Their website can be seen in Japanese, English, and Chinese. So if you want to check more details about this service, check out the following link. They also provide many videos you can watch to know more about this experience.

▶︎Click here for more details about Japan C.R.C.!

4. LUXCAM

LUXCAM (Luxury Camping Car Rental) is, as the name implies, a luxury camping car rental service. The vehicle you can rent from this service is a modified Isuzu Elf, with luxurious features to make your camping trip as comfortable as possible.

One curious thing about this service is that the price setting is a little different than the other companies, so you need to take note of that. The first price is for the first 30 hours of renting, and the additional price is calculated per 24 hours.

▶︎Click here for more details about LUXCAM!

5. RMS Camper Rental

And lastly, on our list, we have RMS Camper Rental. This is another service that provides a luxurious experience, but this time, they offer an extensive variety of vehicles from which you can choose. From relatively smaller-sized camper vans to larger motorhomes. All of the vehicles you can rent from here are luxury-class vehicles, so if that is something that appeals to you, you should check them out.

For being a luxury RV renting service, prices are obviously much higher, but they also have many kinds of discounts listed on their website, so be sure to check those to see if you can get one.

*Note: One thing you need to be careful of is that there’s an age restriction on these vehicles.

▶︎Click here for more details about RMS Camper Rental!

Conclusion

After checking out these five services in Osaka, we can come to the conclusion that each company has its strengths that cater to different needs.

If you are simply looking for the cheapest option, then Japan C.R.C may be an attractive option. If you would like to experience a camping trip with a Japanese motorhome, then Zen Campers is a good option. Or if you would like to experience a more luxurious camping experience, then LUXCAM or RMS Camper Rental are the services you should be checking

In the end, I think it’s important that you know about these companies so you know what are some of the options out there. Of course, there are many more companies that provide these kinds of services, but at least now you know these five options in case you suddenly feel like adding an RV adventure during your trip to Japan.

How to look for RV rentals online in Japan

Just as I mentioned in the introduction of this article, the popularity of camping in Japan is noticeably growing; and with that, the number of services that provide these kinds of RV renting services is growing as well. This can be said not only in the large cities in Japan, but also in the more rural areas.

Rental Campingcar Net is a website where you can specifically search RVs (motorhomes, camper vans, etc.) for rent. You can check the list of RV renting services for foreigners. Just search for the area (prefecture) and choose the service you’d like to see.

▶︎Click here for more details about Rental Campingcar Net!

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