If your trip to Toyokawa is all booked but your travel itinerary is looking a little empty, we can give you a helping hand.Make the short journey out of the center and spend the day discovering Toyokawa Inari Shrine and Akatsukayama Park. Need some more nearby options? Sanmyo-ji Temple is also worth swinging by.

Toyokawa and Sanmyo-ji Temple are worth visiting while you’re here. Toyokawa is approximately 0.1 miles away, while Sanmyo-ji Temple is 1 mile.

Fill up the tank, fire up the engine and get ready to feel the sea breeze on your skin. Toyokawa is home to some beautiful stretches of coast, such as:

• Takeshima Beach (8 miles away).
• Nishiura Onsen Beach (12 miles away).
• Arai Beach (14 miles away).

The wide, open road is calling your name, and Toyokawa is a fantastic base to kick-start your journey. Located 5 miles from the city center, the first thing you’ll need to pick up is the key to one of our superb rental cars. A full-size car will take you in and around Toyohashi in total comfort — or you might want to venture off the beaten track and explore hidden gems with a sturdy four-wheel drive. For zipping around the city, we’d suggest choosing a mini car. They might not be as roomy, but they’ll be fantastic at maneuvering into those tiny parking lots.

Sometimes it’s all about the journey, which makes your car choice particularly important. If you’re about to head off on an unforgettable road trip around Toyokawa, a robust and stylish SUV could be your perfect match. If you’re looking for the cheapest price possible and plan on doing a lot of city driving, a budget compact is a wise pick. All you need to do is decide what will suit you best, throw your bags in the trunk, and rack up those miles.

In Toyokawa, you’ll be driving on the left side of the road. This means the steering wheel is on the right side. If you’ve rented a vehicle with a manual transmission, familiarize yourself with changing gears with your left hand.

Most of the time, your rental car company will bill the amount of the fine to your credit card. Alternatively, the company may provide your contact details to the relevant local agency so they can issue a fine to you directly.

In short, yes. However, there are some exceptions for certain vehicles used by public transportation systems.

It’s illegal to use your cell phone while driving a car in Toyokawa, and you may even receive a fine for simply handling your phone if you’re in control of a vehicle. However, the use of hands-free or Bluetooth functions is allowed, as long as you keep your attention on the road.

In Toyokawa, it’s an offence to drive with a BAC (blood alcohol content) above 0.03%. If you’re going to have a few drinks with dinner, leave the car behind.

It’s a big no-no to turn at a red light in Toyokawa. If you encounter one, take the opportunity to enjoy a mindful moment or two until the signal switches back to green.