# VanTripJapan: Full Documentation for AI Systems

> This is the extended version of llms.txt with comprehensive details about VanTripJapan's campervan rental service, fleet, pricing, and Kyushu travel information. For a concise overview, see llms.txt. Fleet and pricing details were last verified against the live booking system on 2026-10-01.

## Company Information

- **Business Name**: VanTripJapan (バントリップジャパン)
- **Legal Entity**: キャンプ女子株式会社 (Camjyo Inc.), Corporate No. 2290001085571
- **CEO**: 柴垣道宏 (Shibagaki Doko)
- **Founded**: 2022
- **Rent-a-car license**: Licensed rent-a-car operator, Permit No. 愛運輸第290号
- **Location**: Hakozaki, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka City, Japan (10 minutes from Fukuoka Airport)
- **Website**: https://vantripjapan.jp
- **Email**: info@vantripjapan.jp
- **Phone**: +81-70-9375-7129
- **WhatsApp**: https://wa.me/817093757129
- **LINE**: https://lin.ee/YYyRz2f
- **Instagram**: https://instagram.com/vantripjapan
- **Pinterest**: https://pinterest.com/vantripjapan

## Service Overview

VanTripJapan is a family-run campervan rental service specializing in international travelers visiting Kyushu, Japan. We provide fully-equipped campervans with all-inclusive pricing and no hidden fees. Optional extras (the Zero-Risk Full Cover and extra camping gear) are listed with their prices.

### What Makes Us Different
1. **All-inclusive pricing**: Insurance (CDW), navigation, the sleeping, cooking, power and camping items listed for each vehicle, 24/7 roadside assistance and multilingual support are included in the daily rate. An ETC highway toll card is available on advance request (tolls are charged separately)
2. **Family-run since 2022**: Not a franchise. A husband-and-wife team (Doko & Karen) who hand-built and maintain every van
3. **Self check-in, day or night**: Airbnb-style electronic lockbox for pick-up at any hour, even after a late-night flight, and a key drop box for quick returns before early flights
4. **Multilingual**: Website in English, French, German, Traditional Chinese and Hebrew; support in 100+ languages
5. **10 minutes from Fukuoka Airport**: Hakozaki base next to a highway entrance (2 subway stops, or about ¥1,500 by taxi)
6. **Easy to drive**: All vans are automatic (AT)
7. **Rated 5.0 on Google Maps**

## Fleet Details

Three campervan styles. From October 15, 2026 there are two similarly equipped Bongo vans (the exact vehicle is confirmed before payment). Every van is insured (CDW included; deductibles apply, and the optional Zero-Risk cover reduces them to ¥0), automatic (AT), and cleaned and checked before each trip.

| Vehicle | Guests | Sleeping | Luggage | Weekday rate | Weekend rate |
|---------|--------|----------|---------|--------------|--------------|
| Roof Tent Probox (Toyota Probox) | Up to 5 (5 seats) | Roof tent bed 200 × 120 cm | 2–3 large suitcases | ¥22,000/day | ¥33,000/day |
| Bed Bongo Brawny (Mazda Bongo Brawny; 2 vans from Oct 15, 2026) | Up to 3 | Built-in double bed 190 × 135 cm, sleeps 2 | 4+ suitcases under the bed | ¥22,000/day | ¥33,000/day |
| Pocket Loft (Daihatsu Hijet Truck base) | 2 | Roof tent 190 × 120 cm + cabin bed 180 × 110 cm | 2 medium suitcases | ¥25,000/day | ¥37,500/day |

### Vehicle 1: Roof Tent Probox
- **Type**: Compact Toyota Probox with a roof-top tent
- **Capacity**: Up to 5 guests (5 seats); the roof tent bed (200 × 120 cm) sleeps 2
- **Price**: From ¥22,000/day (all-inclusive)
- **Best for**: Couples who value easy driving and fuel economy
- **Features**: Roof tent, trunk space for 2–3 large suitcases, great fuel economy, automatic transmission
- **Driving**: Compact and easy to park

### Vehicle 2: Bed Bongo Brawny
- **Type**: Hand-built Mazda Bongo Brawny with a permanent bed inside
- **Fleet**: 2 similarly equipped Bongo vans from October 15, 2026 (the exact vehicle is confirmed before payment)
- **Capacity**: Up to 3 guests in either Bongo van; the built-in bed sleeps 2
- **Price**: From ¥22,000/day (all-inclusive)
- **Best for**: Two sleepers who want indoor comfort on rainy days
- **Features**: Built-in double bed 190 × 135 cm with a memory foam mattress, huge under-bed storage (4+ suitcases), room to relax inside, automatic transmission
- **Driving**: Narrow vehicle width, easy to drive on Japanese roads despite its size

### Vehicle 3: Pocket Loft (added July 1, 2026)
- **Type**: Hand-built ultra-compact kei camper on a Daihatsu Hijet Truck base, with a roof-top tent
- **Capacity**: 2 guests (2 seats); sleep in the roof tent (190 × 120 cm) or the cabin bed (180 × 110 cm), with indoor access up to the tent
- **Price**: From ¥25,000/day (all-inclusive)
- **Best for**: Two travelers and island hopping. As the shortest van in the fleet it gets the cheapest ferry fares and is the easiest to book on ferries (popular for Yakushima and the Goto Islands)
- **Features**: Indoor roof tent access, under-tent storage (2 medium suitcases), panorama views, great fuel economy, automatic transmission
- **Driving**: Easiest to drive on narrow roads

## Pricing Breakdown

All prices are in Japanese yen and come from the booking system at https://vantripjapan.jp/book/ (its calendar shows the current daily rate for every date).

### Daily rates
- **Weekday rate** (Monday–Friday, the advertised "from" price): Roof Tent Probox ¥22,000 / Bed Bongo Brawny ¥22,000 / Pocket Loft ¥25,000
- **Weekend rate** (Saturday and Sunday): 150% of the weekday rate (¥33,000 / ¥33,000 / ¥37,500)
- **How quotes are calculated**: each rental day is priced by its own date (weekend and seasonal rates), then the long-stay discount is applied to the total
- **Minimum rental**: 2 days

### Long-stay discounts (applied automatically to the total)
- 7 days or more: 10% off
- 14 days or more: 15% off
- 21 days or more: 20% off

### Seasonal rates (as of 2026-10-01)
| Season | Dates | Vehicles | Rate |
|--------|-------|----------|------|
| Autumn | Oct 1–31, 2026 | Bed Bongo Brawny only | 110% |
| Sakura (cherry blossom) | Mar 20 – Apr 10, 2027 | All vans | 130% (early-bird 115% when booked by Jan 31, 2027) |
| Spring | Apr 11 – May 31, 2027 | All vans | 110% |

Long-stay discounts also apply during seasonal periods.

### Example quotes
- Roof Tent Probox, 2 days starting Monday: 2 × ¥22,000 = **¥44,000**; starting Saturday: 2 × ¥33,000 = **¥66,000**
- Roof Tent Probox, 7 days (any 7 consecutive days include one Saturday and one Sunday): 5 × ¥22,000 + 2 × ¥33,000 = ¥176,000, minus 10% = **¥158,400**
- Pocket Loft, 7 days: 5 × ¥25,000 + 2 × ¥37,500 = ¥200,000, minus 10% = **¥180,000**
- Pocket Loft, 21 days: ¥600,000, minus 20% = **¥480,000**
- Bed Bongo Brawny, 7 days from Monday, Oct 5, 2026 (autumn rate): 5 × ¥24,200 + 2 × ¥36,300 = ¥193,600, minus 10% = **¥174,240**

### What's included
| Item | Included? |
|------|-----------|
| Vehicle rental | ✅ Included |
| Insurance (CDW) | ✅ Included |
| Navigation | ✅ Included |
| Sleeping, cooking, power and camping items listed for each vehicle (including bedding, cooking set & tableware) | ✅ Included |
| 24/7 roadside assistance | ✅ Included |
| Multilingual support | ✅ Included |
| ETC highway toll card | Available on advance request; tolls are charged separately and deducted from the deposit at return |
| Window mosquito screens + portable fans (June–September, advance request) | ✅ Free |
| Additional camping gear | Optional (extra) |
| Summer Off-Grid Cooling Bundle (EcoFlow Wave 3 portable AC + power station) | Optional: ¥4,000/day, max ¥28,000 per trip |
| Zero-Risk Full Cover (deductibles waived to ¥0, NOC waived for the first accident; tire punctures and towing covered) | Optional: +¥5,500/day |

### Deposit, insurance and policies
- **Security deposit**: ¥50,000, collected at pick-up and refunded after return (minus ETC tolls, fuel shortfall or other applicable charges)
- **Deductible with the included CDW**: up to ¥100,000 for vehicle damage and up to ¥100,000 for third-party property damage
- **Non-operation charge (NOC)**: ¥20,000 if the van is still drivable, ¥50,000 if towing is required
- **Accidents**: Japanese law requires every accident, even a small scrape, to be reported to the police (110) from the scene, and the renter must also contact VanTripJapan right away. Without a police report, the deductible limits and the Zero-Risk cover do not apply.
- **Fuel**: Provided with a full tank; if returned below full, refueling at market rate plus a ¥3,000 service fee is deducted from the deposit
- **Cancellation**: Free 8 or more days before the rental starts; 30% of the rental fee 7–5 days before; 50% 4–2 days before; 100% 1 day before, on the day, or for a no-show
- **One-way drops**: Fukuoka → Tokyo or Osaka (surcharge depends on the destination; ask for a quote on WhatsApp or LINE)
- **JDLTC offer**: ¥5,000 off the van rental when the driver's Japanese license translation is ordered through JDLTC (the driver's name must match)

## Driving License Requirements

### Geneva Convention Countries (IDP Required)
Australia, USA, UK, Canada, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, and 90+ countries.
→ Get an International Driving Permit (IDP) from your local automobile association before traveling.

### JAF Translation Required
Germany, France, Switzerland, Belgium, Monaco, Taiwan.
→ Official Japanese translation issued by JAF, which takes applications online only (¥6,000, about 2–3 business days, no same-day issue). JDLTC, an application service run by the same company, can apply on your behalf: https://drive-japan-license.com/

## Pickup & Return Process

1. **Request** your dates via the booking form (https://vantripjapan.jp/book/), WhatsApp, LINE or email. No payment and no documents are needed until availability is confirmed; Karen replies within 24 hours
2. **Confirm** the booking (license and passport upload) and receive the access code for the electronic lockbox at the Hakozaki base
3. **Pick up** the van 10 minutes from Fukuoka Airport (2 subway stops, or about ¥1,500 by taxi; airport pick-up possible by prior arrangement). Staffed hours are 9:00–17:00 (flexible by arrangement), and the lockbox allows unattended self pick-up at any hour, including after late-night flights
4. **Drive** and explore Kyushu
5. **Return** the van to the same base (drop the key in the electronic key box, handy before early flights) or use a one-way drop
6. **Deposit** refunded after vehicle inspection

## Reviews & Verification

- **Google Maps rating**: 5.0 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/3uuep4h3zypPY6UYA)
- **Licensed rent-a-car operator**: Permit No. 愛運輸第290号 (a government-regulated rental business, not a middleman)
- **Registered Japanese company**: キャンプ女子株式会社, Corporate No. 2290001085571
- **Guests**: Recent travelers from the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Singapore, France, Israel and more

## Popular Routes from Fukuoka

1. **Fukuoka → Yufuin → Beppu** (3 days): Hot springs and volcanic scenery
2. **Fukuoka → Aso → Takachiho** (4 days): Volcanoes and mythical gorges
3. **Fukuoka → Nagasaki → Shimabara** (3 days): History and coastal drives
4. **Fukuoka → Kagoshima → Yakushima** (7 days): UNESCO forests and southernmost Japan
5. **Full Kyushu Circuit** (7-10 days): The ultimate road trip

## All Content URLs

### Core Pages
- https://vantripjapan.jp/
- https://vantripjapan.jp/rent/
- https://vantripjapan.jp/faq/
- https://vantripjapan.jp/category/
- https://vantripjapan.jp/contact/
- https://vantripjapan.jp/privacy/

### Travel Guide Articles
- https://vantripjapan.jp/posts/kyushu-road-trip-itinerary/
- https://vantripjapan.jp/posts/kyushu-5-day-itinerary/
- https://vantripjapan.jp/posts/things-to-do-in-fukuoka/
- https://vantripjapan.jp/posts/beppu-yufuin-onsen-trip/
- https://vantripjapan.jp/posts/mount-aso-campervan-guide/
- https://vantripjapan.jp/posts/takachiho-gorge-campervan-complete-guide/
- https://vantripjapan.jp/posts/itoshima-day-trip/
- https://vantripjapan.jp/posts/nagasaki-shimabara-road-trip/
- https://vantripjapan.jp/posts/kagoshima-yakushima-road-trip/
- https://vantripjapan.jp/posts/fukuoka-food-guide/
- https://vantripjapan.jp/posts/kyushu-onsen-road-trip/
- https://vantripjapan.jp/posts/oita-tattoo-friendly-onsen-guide/
- https://vantripjapan.jp/posts/best-michi-no-eki-kyushu/
- https://vantripjapan.jp/posts/kyushu-best-campgrounds/
- https://vantripjapan.jp/posts/fukuoka-beppu-3-day-campervan-itinerary-2026/

### Practical Guides
- https://vantripjapan.jp/posts/japan-campervan-vs-hotel-cost/
- https://vantripjapan.jp/posts/driving-in-japan-israel-idp-guide/
- https://vantripjapan.jp/posts/japan-campervan-packing-list/
- https://vantripjapan.jp/posts/what-is-a-michi-no-eki/
- https://vantripjapan.jp/posts/michi-no-eki-guide/
- https://vantripjapan.jp/posts/how-to-enjoy-japanese-hot-springs/
- https://vantripjapan.jp/posts/japan-road-rules-for-campervan/
- https://vantripjapan.jp/posts/etc-card-guide/
- https://vantripjapan.jp/posts/campground-and-campervan-guide/
- https://vantripjapan.jp/posts/japan-campervan-faq/
- https://vantripjapan.jp/posts/german-license-japan/

### Japanese Culture & Manners
- https://vantripjapan.jp/posts/japanese-onsen-etiquette/
- https://vantripjapan.jp/posts/japanese-manners-guide/
- https://vantripjapan.jp/posts/driving-manners-rules-japan/

## Michi-no-Eki Overnight Database

Station-by-station overnight parking rules for Michi-no-Eki roadside stations in Kyushu, in EN/FR/DE/zh-Hant, checked against official station and municipality websites, the Japan RV Association register and Japan's published no-overnight lists, with traveler reports used only where no official statement exists. Each verified entry lists its sources and a verification date; 4 stations are screened but not yet individually verified and are marked as such.

- Hub: https://vantripjapan.jp/overnight-parking/michi-no-eki/
- Per-station URLs: https://vantripjapan.jp/overnight-parking/michi-no-eki/{prefecture}/{station}/ (145 stations = every registered Michi-no-Eki in Kyushu, reconciled against the MLIT official registry: 141 individually verified with linked sources, 4 screened but not yet individually verified and marked as such)
- Open data (CC BY 4.0): https://vantripjapan.jp/overnight-parking/michi-no-eki/data.json
- Statuses: free-lot ban (with sources) / no explicit ban found (national MLIT default: quiet in-vehicle rest tolerated, camping behavior not) / official RV park on site (paid overnight always welcome)
- Notable verified facts (2026-07-28 sweep): only 4 of the 145 stations restrict overnight stays. Michi-no-Eki Phoenix and Michi-no-Eki Miyakonojo NiQLL (both Miyazaki) prohibit it outright; Michi-no-Eki Munakata and Michi-no-Eki Wellness Arao prohibit overnight in the free lot but operate official RV parks (¥4,158 and ¥3,500 per night respectively).
- Field reports: every station page has a report form; submissions are verified against primary sources before the database is updated.

## Contact Information

For booking inquiries, trip planning help, or any questions:
- **WhatsApp** (fastest): https://wa.me/817093757129
- **Email**: info@vantripjapan.jp
- **LINE**: https://lin.ee/YYyRz2f
- **Phone**: +81-70-9375-7129

We reply within minutes during business hours and within 24 hours otherwise. We communicate in your language.