If your trip to Okazaki is all booked but your itinerary is looking a little empty, let us give you a helping hand.The wider area is known for having some outstanding hot air ballooning and cruise. Why not hop in your rental car, get some fresh air and spend some time in nature?

One great thing about having your own car while you’re in Okazaki is that you’ll be able to explore some of the area’s stunning beaches no matter what the weather’s like. So, grab your sunglasses (or your raincoat) and get ready to drive to one of these well-known options:

• Takeshima Beach (9 miles away).
• Nishiura Onsen Beach (12 miles away).

Get prepared for a fun-filled adventure in Okazaki. The car you pick depends on what sort of vacation you’re planning. If you’re traveling on your own, why not go for something smaller, like a compact or mini? They’re cheap to run and a piece of cake to park. If you’re on the road with a few friends, book an intermediate or a standard car. They offer more legroom and space for everyone’s suitcases.

Sometimes the journey is more significant than the destination, which makes your car choice important. If you’re about to head off on an amazing road trip around Okazaki, a roomy SUV could be the answer. If you’d like the best possible price and plan on doing a lot of city driving, a versatile compact is hard to beat. All you have to do is work out what’ll suit you best, load up the car, and rack up those miles.

Driving around Okazaki calls for more than simply knowing how to turn on the ignition. Get familiar with the local traffic rules and journey around this bustling city the easy way:

The left-hand side is where you’ll be driving in Okazaki. Also take note that the controls of your rental car here, like the steering wheel, will be on the other side of what you’re used to.

Traffic issues are nothing unusual in Nagoya, a city with 2,191,300 residents. The neighborhood of Okazaki experiences its heaviest traffic between 8:00 am and 9:00 am. Later in the day, it starts at 5:00 pm and eases around 8:00 pm.

It can be tricky to find a parking space in Okazaki. Once you nab one, be sure to pay attention to the signage. Overstaying the time limit or parking where you’re not supposed to can put a big hole in your vacation budget.

Okazaki is a neighborhood in the city of Nagoya, where speed limits range from 30km/h to 100km/h. However, these limits can differ. Residential zones are usually 40km/h unless marked otherwise.

One of two things will happen. Your chosen rental car company may charge the fined amount to your credit card. This is the most common practice. Otherwise, it may pass on your contact details to the relevant local authority so the fine is issued straight to you.

They are, so buckle up. Although, there are exceptions for vehicles operated by public transportation systems.

As is the case in many places, regular cell phone usage is prohibited while cruising in your car around Okazaki. An exception applies for hands-free or Bluetooth functions. Just make sure you maintain focus on the road.

The legal BAC (blood alcohol content) limit when operating a vehicle in Okazaki is 0.03%. If you’re in the mood for a big night, leave your car behind and organize another way of getting home instead.

No, so don’t risk a fine by doing it. In Okazaki, red equals stop, with no exceptions. When nearing traffic lights, always maintain a safe speed so you can easily stop if you need to.