BEFORE YOU RIDE
FAQ
LICENSE
Large motorcycle license + IDP (Category A)
CANCEL
Free until 5 days before
INSURANCE
Liability insurance included
FUEL
Return full — premium fuel, the YELLOW nozzle
LICENSE CHECK
Can You Ride in Japan?
Select the country that issued your license. We’ll tell you what documents you need to ride a chopper in Japan.
* License + official Japanese translation (JAF): Germany, Switzerland, Taiwan, Monaco, Estonia, Slovenia. France & Belgium may use either an IDP or a translation.
A valid large motorcycle license (unrestricted displacement) is required. License verification will be conducted on the day of your ride. No exceptions.
International Riders: The following documents are required:
① IDP (International Driving Permit) — must include "Category A" for large motorcycles
② Your home country driver's license (original)
③ Passport
※ Without Category A on your IDP, you cannot ride.
Riding with a translation instead of an IDP: Riders from Germany, Switzerland, Taiwan, Monaco, Estonia and Slovenia can ride with their home license (original) + an official Japanese translation (issued by JAF). France and Belgium may use either an IDP or a translation.
International Riders: The following documents are required:
① IDP (International Driving Permit) — must include "Category A" for large motorcycles
② Your home country driver's license (original)
③ Passport
※ Without Category A on your IDP, you cannot ride.
Riding with a translation instead of an IDP: Riders from Germany, Switzerland, Taiwan, Monaco, Estonia and Slovenia can ride with their home license (original) + an official Japanese translation (issued by JAF). France and Belgium may use either an IDP or a translation.
If alcohol is detected, your ride will be cancelled immediately. Cancellation fees apply.
In case of severe weather, we may cancel rides at our discretion. Full refund will be provided for weather cancellations.
Please arrive 15 minutes before your reservation time. Return the vehicle by the end of your reserved time. Late arrivals may result in reduced ride time.
We provide helmets, gloves, phone holders, and sissy bar bands. These can be added as options when booking your ride.
Long sleeves, long pants, and boots are recommended. Sandals and shorts may result in ride refusal. Please bring warm layers depending on the weather.
Please return the motorcycle with a full tank. Use high-octane (premium) fuel — the YELLOW nozzle at Japanese gas stations. Fuel costs are not included in the rental price.
Our motorcycles have no ETC device. At toll gates, take the GREEN「一般 / General」lane and pay there.
For international riders: please carry both cash and a credit card — around Hakone, some toll booths and shops are cash-only.
For international riders: please carry both cash and a credit card — around Hakone, some toll booths and shops are cash-only.
Third-party liability insurance (personal injury & property damage) is included.
Vehicle insurance is NOT included. Repair costs for any vehicle damage are the rider's responsibility. We recommend arranging your own optional insurance if concerned.
Vehicle insurance is NOT included. Repair costs for any vehicle damage are the rider's responsibility. We recommend arranging your own optional insurance if concerned.
Two-up (tandem) riding is available as a booking option. Limited to select vehicles.
We can store your luggage at our shop during your ride. Please manage your own valuables.
Overtime is charged at ¥1,250 per 15 minutes. Please inform our staff if you need more time.
More than 5 days before: Free cancellation
5–3 days before: 50% of the fare
3–1 days before: 70% of the fare
Same day: 100% of the fare
5–3 days before: 50% of the fare
3–1 days before: 70% of the fare
Same day: 100% of the fare
LICENSE
No license required
HELMET
Optional — free rental, recommended
AGE
16 or older only
TANDEM
One rider per bike — no passengers
RIDE RULES
E-Bike riding rules — the 3-minute read
No driver's license required. Our e-bikes are classified as specified small motorized bicycles, so anyone can ride without a license.
However, riders under 16 cannot ride — this is Japanese law (we may ask for ID). Top speed is limited to 20 km/h.
However, riders under 16 cannot ride — this is Japanese law (we may ask for ID). Top speed is limited to 20 km/h.
Helmets are optional by law for this vehicle class. We lend them for free at the shop and recommend wearing one for your safety.
No — one rider per e-bike. Tandem riding is prohibited by law, and children cannot ride as passengers. Please book one e-bike per person.
Riding under the influence is illegal in Japan. If alcohol is detected, your ride will be cancelled immediately with no refund.
In case of severe weather, we may cancel rides at our discretion. Full refund will be provided for weather cancellations.
Please check in 10 minutes before your start time. Late arrivals may result in reduced ride time.
Liability insurance plans (personal injury & property damage) are available — add one when selecting your plan (optional vehicle coverage +¥1,000).
We can store your luggage at our shop during your ride. Please manage your own valuables.
Overtime is charged at ¥500 per 15 minutes. Please inform our staff if you need more time.
More than 24 hours before: Free cancellation
Less than 24 hours before: 100% of the fare
Less than 24 hours before: 100% of the fare
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