I believe that’s the final price. If I remember correctly from the last time I rented, they sent me a full price quotation when I made the reservation through their site. I wasn’t required to have a Japanese phone number to do that.

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Alex

This is just speculation, but my guess is that you would be okay, because (if I remember correctly) the store only looked at my International Driver’s Permit (which only has Y/N for motorcycles). But, I would check with Rental819 directly. They may have paid no attention to my license because I am American, and we don’t have any class restrictions (ride that liter bike right out of your training course, go for it!)

Thanks Frank! For the helmet you should be fine, just request an extra helmet with your rental. I was able to do this with no problem (maybe a small extra charge, I don’t remember) at Kyoto Jujo Rental819. However, note that most Rental819 shops do not rent jackets, gloves, pants, boots etc – a few do, but you have to contact that location to ask. I know the Kyoto Jujo location is attached to a gear shop (I was just there a few weeks ago) so if you do want to buy gear, they have a lot on site.

Thanks for the useful tips! I want to rent motorcycle with a passenger in Kyoto, most likely Rental819. Do I need to bring my own helmet and riding outfit or I can rent them as well?

Hello Karen! Check out my response to Daniela just now in these comments about the A to B question. Although specifically with Osaka and Kyoto, they are so close that just riding back to the original store and taking a train to the other city is not a bad option. For instance, the Kyoto Jujo Rental819 location is 1 stop away from the main Kyoto station. A bullet train from there gets you to Osaka in literally 15 minutes.

As for other cities, Rental819 has 98 stores across Japan, from Hokkaido down to Okinawa and everything in between. I highly recommend them, very professional outfit with well-maintained bikes. Here are all their locations: https://www.rental819.com/shop/shopList

Your best bet is likely https://bikerentaljapan.com/
Unfortunately Rental819 is all franchised so I don’t think anyone will do this for you, but you may want to reach out to their English customer service anyway to see if there is an option: inquiry@rental819.com. Given the size and popularity of Tokyo and Kyoto, there may be a system for one-way rentals between them. Enjoy your trip!!

2) beside osaka, Tokyo and kyoto, anywhere else can I rent bike in japan?

Hallo, Rental819 wird an einigen Standorten Super Cub 125 verfügbar haben. Sie können alle verfügbaren Super Cub 125 unter diesem Link sehen und Sie können die Website mit der Schaltfläche oben ins Englische übersetzen oder Ihren Browser verwenden, um ins Deutsche zu übersetzen. https://www.rental819.com/search?area=null&pref=null&shop=null&start_date=null&end_date=null&maker=1&type=9&exhaust=2&year=null&class=2

Yes, I’ve done this before and never had an issue. Make sure you let the know ahead of time so they can reserve the right number and size of helmets.

I would recommend reaching out to California Superbike School in Japan, I’m not sure if they’re still offering this at Tsukuba circuit but they might be able to point you in the right direction even if they don’t offer rental at the circuit. http://www.css-jp.com/ENG/

Hey! As for rental, some shops may be willing to rent these items but each Rental819 location is different, so you’ll have to ask their support and specify the shop you’ll rent from. Many Rental819 locations are attached to dealerships/gear shops where you can buy gear right there, and I’ve found the prices to be reasonable. I kicked myself for buying and bringing my own gloves and boots to Japan last time, as they were cheaper in the Rental819 store.

Hello! We don’t rent motorcycles ourselves, but you can check with Rental819 – there are a few branches on the outskirts of Tokyo like this one, near Kawaguchiko. https://maps.app.goo.gl/BRxYcxUcRfrRQ16V8

I love that town. Ride on the roller coasters, they’re worth it!

Yes, but subject to some restrictions. You need to have your motorcycle license for over 1 year for normal streets and 3 years for expressways, and the engine must be over 51cc (so not a tiny scooter). I took my girlfriend on the back of the bike for 5 days in Kyoto and never had any problems. The rental shop knew she was on the back too and they never said anything or checked for any additional documentation. I have had my motorcycle license for 4 years, however.