12-21-2016, 11:51 AM
You can rent a number of Japanese sports cars from Omoren (RX-7, R32/R33/R34 Skyline, Civic Type-R, Silvia, etc):
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Fun 2 Drive does guided tours and includes some classic Japanese metal and a NSX
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I rented a VFR800 last time I was in Japan but I forget the company I rented it from. It was a small mom and pop and I needed the help of my Japanese speaking roommate (and my beginner Japanese) to make that work. Now it looks like there are a couple of motorcycle companies out there that cater to English-speaking tourists (Rental 819, Rushcorp, etc.). I don't know what the Ueno district looks like now but when I went there it's a whole little area of motorcycle shops right near the train station. There's also a funky bazaar area near there where you can find some cool crafty goods.
One thing I'd recommend if you're going to Japan is to buy a Japan Rail Pass before you leave. You can't buy it in Japan, you can only buy it as a tourist in the country you're leaving from. It lets you ride the Shinkansen (bullet train) as much as you want for a flat fee. You can cover a TON of ground that way.
As far as museums go, the Mazda museum in Hiroshima might be a good way to do two things at once. The Honda Collection Hall is phenomenal but it's a good ways outside of Tokyo and the bus from the train station only goes there twice a day so it's better to drive/ride there yourself. I rode out there on the VFR800. Just make sure you have a smart phone for directions, it's easy to get lost.
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Fun 2 Drive does guided tours and includes some classic Japanese metal and a NSX
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I rented a VFR800 last time I was in Japan but I forget the company I rented it from. It was a small mom and pop and I needed the help of my Japanese speaking roommate (and my beginner Japanese) to make that work. Now it looks like there are a couple of motorcycle companies out there that cater to English-speaking tourists (Rental 819, Rushcorp, etc.). I don't know what the Ueno district looks like now but when I went there it's a whole little area of motorcycle shops right near the train station. There's also a funky bazaar area near there where you can find some cool crafty goods.
One thing I'd recommend if you're going to Japan is to buy a Japan Rail Pass before you leave. You can't buy it in Japan, you can only buy it as a tourist in the country you're leaving from. It lets you ride the Shinkansen (bullet train) as much as you want for a flat fee. You can cover a TON of ground that way.
As far as museums go, the Mazda museum in Hiroshima might be a good way to do two things at once. The Honda Collection Hall is phenomenal but it's a good ways outside of Tokyo and the bus from the train station only goes there twice a day so it's better to drive/ride there yourself. I rode out there on the VFR800. Just make sure you have a smart phone for directions, it's easy to get lost.
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Past: 2018 Honda Civic Type-R, 2015 Yamaha R1, 2009 BMW M3, 2013 Aprilia RSV4R, 2006 Honda Ridgeline, 2006 Porsche Cayman S, 2012 Ducati 1199, 2009 Subaru WRX, 2008 CBR1000RR, 2009 Kawasaki ZX-6R, 2000 Toyota Tundra, 2005 Honda CBR600RR, 1996 Acura Integra GS-R, 1996 Acura Integra GS-R, 1997 Honda Civic EX
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