If your trip to Tokyo is all sorted out but your itinerary is a bit on the empty side, we can give you a helping hand.You may need to ask the boss for some more time off, because Tokyo is full of bucket-list worthy attractions. First cab off the rank should be Tokyo Imperial Palace and Tokyo Tower. You won’t want to miss Meiji Jingu Shrine and Sensō-ji Temple either.Experience the best that this place has to offer by adding Kabuki-za Theatre and National Diet Building to your travel itinerary. If you’ve got an extra day to spare, check out Imperial Palace Garden and Yasukuni Shrine as well.Plan a stop at KidZania Tokyo. It’s one attraction you’ll usually find on many travelers’ must-do lists. If you still have some room on that schedule, Tokyo National Olympic Stadium and Nippon Budokan will keep you occupied as well.

Drive on to Yokohama, a wonderful day-trip destination 19 miles away. There are a few interesting sights here like Yokohama Stadium. Another fantastic detour is Ito, around 60 miles from Tokyo. If you head here, you’ll have easy access to Izu Oceanic Park.

One awesome thing about having your own car while you’re in Tokyo is that you’ll be able to visit some of the area’s stunning beaches whether it’s sunny or rainy. So, grab your sunglasses (or an umbrella) and get ready to check out these popular options:

• Funabashi Sanbanze Ocean Park (12 miles away).
• Makuhari Beach (16 miles away).

Booking a rental car is a fantastic option for professionals who travel frequently. If your visit to Tokyo is predominately for work-related purposes, you ought to know where all the convention and business centers are located. These are just a few of the top ones:

• Tokyo International Forum (0.2 miles away).
• Nihonbashi Mitsui Hall (1 mile away).
• Akasaka Sacas (1 mile away).

Nothing says fun like a good ol’ road trip, especially when you’re journeying somewhere as incredible as Tokyo. With big-name sights like Tokyo Sky Tree and Tokyo Tower, there’s so much to see in so little time. That’s where a rental car can be a blessing. You’ll be able to tick off loads more places — but reserve something small for easy city driving, like a mini. If you don’t want to tackle those bustling streets, Tokyo Prefecture is brimming with natural treasures. Swap the zippy car for something larger, like an SUV, and discover the most spectacular cliffs.

You’ll be pleased to hear that there’s a huge variety of luxury rental vehicles available in Tokyo. What you opt for depends on how much you want to spend and what you’re planning to do. Specialty and prestige vehicles are hard to beat if you’re all about mod cons and comfort. If you want to indulge yourself, why not pick up an SUV with all the bells and whistles, or perhaps a flashy mid-sized sedan? Alternatively, if you’re just after a car to zip around town in as cheaply as possible, we can help you out with a versatile compact vehicle (or something else that won’t burn a hole in your pocket).

Nothing says living it up like a road trip does, especially when you’re journeying somewhere as fabulous as Tokyo. Cast your eye over these driving tips and get set to sit back and enjoy the ride:

In Tokyo, you’ll be driving on the left-hand side of the road. This means the driver’s seat is on the right side. If you’ve rented a vehicle with a manual transmission, get comfortable with shifting gears with your left hand.

Finding a parking space in downtown Tokyo is often a challenge. If you plan to drive into the center of the city, research your options before you go to avoid endlessly circling the block.

The hours before and after work is when Tokyo roads get clogged with traffic, so avoid these times for a smoother ride. Exploring a city of 8,336,600 people is thrilling, but not when you’re caught in traffic gridlock.

Most of the time, your chosen car rental company will charge the amount stated on the fine to your credit card, including local taxes. Otherwise, they may supply your information to the relevant local authority, who’ll then issue a fine directly to you.