Studless tires (=snow tires) are NOT yet available to request at the time of booking.
We regret to inform you that we do not have any information for this year yet about winter equipment at the moment, as this will usually be decided at November. Therefore, these options are currently unavailable for booking.
Your booking will be confirmed without studless tires added.
Once the winter option rates are set in November, you can request these options again via email with your confirmed vehicle. (Winter tires equipped vehicles are limited, so may not be guranteed to add)
We understand that this process may be inconvenient, and we appreciate your understanding
**Please refer to the information below for the available application dates and the list of regions where this option is provided free of charge.
**Snow tires are not simply installed on a confirmed vehicle; instead, there are specific vehicle models that come pre-equipped with them, and these are in limited supply.
In some regions, such as Fukuoka and Tokyo, the winter tire option is rarely available due to mild weather conditions and minimal snowfall.
⚠️ Snow chains are NOT available at any rental location
1. Winter Option Availability
In some regions, studless tires are included as a standard option at no additional charge.
If you are traveling to these areas, no separate request is necessary.
Please check the list of regions where studless tires are included as standard.
Ski carriers are not available at all locations; fees and availability will be emailed if selected at booking.
2. Necessity of Winter Tires
If you plan to travel to regions in Japan with heavy snowfall, it is recommended to equip your vehicle with winter tires.
However, this depends on the weather and road conditions on the day, so we cannot provide clear instructions in advance.
Please make the decision at your own discretion.
For your reference, you may check last year’s weather conditions.