Japan on Motorcycle
Best Motorcycle Roads in Japan
Camping & Accommodation
- Paid Campsites $7~ | Cheap Hotel $30~
- Free Designated Campsites
- Confusing booking systems for camping
- Watch out for bears
Curious about how to find cheap and free camping spots in Japan? Check our guide below, and learn more about the peculiarities of camping in Japan.
Budget
- Daily expenses ~$40 per day/per person
- Camping $0-13 per night
- Cheap Double Room ~$30
- Fuel ~$1.1/L
- Tuna Can ~$1.6, Cheap Restaurant ~$5
Contrary to popular belief, motorcycle travel in Japan can be done on a small budget. Click below for practical tips on how to save your precious yens to indulge in more sushi and green tea ice cream.
Logistics
- Carnet de Passages is required for import but...
- No Carnet needed if coming by ferry
- Possible to buy a bike in Japan as a tourist (kind of)
- Correct International Driving Permit required
Not sure how to get a motorcycle in Japan? Wondering if you should buy, import or rent? Click below to learn more about the pros and cons of each option, and get more details on motorcycle importation, purchase, and necessary paperwork.
Must Know
- Rules, rules: Japan has a lot of rules, some of them are strange, but you should follow them as much as you can.
- Cash is king: Always carry cash with you, and lots of it. Japan is still a cash-based society.
- Don’t be in a hurry: Japanese roads are slow-flowing unless you take expensive highways.
- Little English: Outside of the popular destinations, information in English is rare.
- Parking: Can be a nightmare in big cities.
- Safety: Super safe, theft is almost non-existent.
Our Trip
- 20,000 km | 12,425 miles
- July 2023 - December 2023
- Two Honda CRF250L
- ~ 350'000 yen per month for 2 people