{"id":5756,"date":"2026-07-16T15:35:51","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T06:35:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/info\/?p=5756"},"modified":"2026-07-16T15:35:53","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T06:35:53","slug":"nagano-rental-car-drive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/info\/nagano-rental-car-drive\/","title":{"rendered":"Nagano by Rental Car \u2014 GO!GO!TOUR x Budget Karuizawa 3-Day Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 id='nagano-by-rental-car-karuizawa-forest-roads-villa-backstreets-and-an-outlet-all-on-your-own-clock'  id=\"boomdevs_1\" class=\"main-head\" >Nagano by Rental Car \u2014 <span class=\"__text_accent2\">Karuizawa Forest Roads, Villa Backstreets, and an Outlet, All on Your Own Clock<\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Hey, this is <strong>GO!GO!TOUR<\/strong>, your English-friendly Nagano rental car booking desk for Japan self-drive trips.<\/p>\n\n<p>Nagano isn&#8217;t like Tokyo or Osaka \u2014 public transit doesn&#8217;t reach the good stuff. The Shinkansen drops you at <strong>Karuizawa Station<\/strong> or Nagano Station quickly, but the real Nagano \u2014 the <b>forest villa neighborhoods, mountain hot-spring hamlets, buckwheat soba villages, ancient temples, and the massive Karuizawa outlet<\/b> \u2014 sits well outside walking distance from any station, with sparse buses. So this trip, we picked up a rental car from day one.<\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"background-color:#ffd6e7;\">This is a hands-on review for anyone planning a first self-drive trip around Karuizawa or wider Nagano. What we cover: booking, pickup, insurance choices, phone navigation, luggage packing, and the small stuff that makes driving on the left much easier.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p>Booked through <a href=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/car\/?i=wco1&#038;utm_source=wp&#038;utm_medium=article&#038;utm_campaign=nagano-rental-car-drive&#038;utm_content=intro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>GO!GO!TOUR car rental<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 specifically the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/car\/search\/?Spref=122&#038;i=wco1&#038;utm_source=wp&#038;utm_medium=article&#038;utm_campaign=nagano-rental-car-drive&#038;utm_content=intro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Nagano rental car search<\/strong><\/a>. The car was <strong>Budget Rent-a-Car<\/strong>&#8216;s <b><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Honda_Fit\">Honda FIT hybrid<\/a><\/b> compact, perfect for narrow villa lanes and mountain switchbacks.<\/p>\n\n<hr \/>\n\n<h3 id='pickup-at-budget-karuizawa-ekimae-5-minutes-on-foot-from-the-shinkansen'  id=\"boomdevs_2\" class=\"main-head\" >Pickup at Budget Karuizawa Ekimae \u2014 5 minutes on foot from the Shinkansen<\/h3>\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/nagano-rental-car-drive_01.jpg\" alt=\"Nagano rental car pickup counter at Budget Rent-a-Car Karuizawa Ekimae with logo and child seat\" \/>\n\n<p>Specifically, our pickup was <strong>Budget Rent-a-Car Karuizawa Ekimae-ten<\/strong>, a quiet little office about <b>5 minutes on foot from the north exit of Karuizawa Station<\/b>. Easy to find with luggage, and the road out front is calm enough that the walk from the Shinkansen barely counts.<\/p>\n\n<center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps?q=\u30d0\u30b8\u30a7\u30c3\u30c8\u30ec\u30f3\u30bf\u30ab\u30fc+\u8efd\u4e95\u6ca2\u99c5\u524d\u5e97&#038;output=embed&#038;hl=en\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/center>\n\n<p>Inside, staff run the standard check: driver license, international permit, passport, credit card in the driver&#8217;s name. Contactless credit-card payment is accepted, so leftover balance was fast to settle.<\/p>\n\n<hr \/>\n\n<h3 id='what-to-bring-for-your-nagano-rental-car-pickup-and-why-you-want-full-insurance'  id=\"boomdevs_3\" class=\"main-head\" >What to Bring for Your Nagano Rental Car Pickup \u2014 and Why You Want Full Insurance<\/h3>\n\n<p>Have this ready at the counter:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n  <li>\u2705 <b>Passport<\/b><\/li>\n  <li>\u2705 <b>Home country driver&#8217;s license<\/b> (physical, not a photo)<\/li>\n  <li>\u2705 <b><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/International_Driving_Permit\">International Driving Permit<\/a><\/b> (1949 Geneva Convention \u2014 required for tourists driving in Japan)<\/li>\n  <li>\u2705 <b>Credit card in the driver&#8217;s name<\/b> (payment and deposit hold)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>For example, if more than one person will drive, every driver needs to be registered at the counter with their own IDP. Undocumented drivers void insurance in a crash \u2014 no exceptions.<\/p>\n\n<h4 id='why-full-insurance-matters-for-your-nagano-rental-car'  id=\"boomdevs_4\" >Why Full Insurance Matters for Your Nagano Rental Car<\/h4>\n\n<p><b>Take the full insurance<\/b>. Nagano throws narrow one-lane villa roads, wet asphalt, and long mountain descents at you. If it&#8217;s your first time on the left, <span class=\"__text_accent1\">the CDW + NOC (non-operation charge) combo is worth every yen<\/span>. Paying a few extra thousand yen a day removed all &#8220;what if&#8221; anxiety \u2014 the best-value decision on the whole trip.<\/p>\n\n<hr \/>\n\n<h3 id='the-car-honda-fit-hybrid-built-for-tight-lanes-and-long-climbs'  id=\"boomdevs_5\" class=\"main-head\" >The car: Honda FIT hybrid \u2014 built for tight lanes and long climbs<\/h3>\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/nagano-rental-car-drive_04.jpg\" alt=\"Nagano rental car: navy Honda FIT hybrid parked in front of a brick building in Karuizawa\" \/>\n\n<p>We were assigned a dark navy <strong>Honda FIT hybrid<\/strong>. The compact width was ideal on Karuizawa&#8217;s <b>tight villa lanes<\/b> and gentle mountain roads, and the hybrid drivetrain kept fuel worry off the table across long forest drives.<\/p>\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/nagano-rental-car-drive_07.jpg\" alt=\"Nagano rental car rear view of the Honda FIT hybrid parked at a leafy Karuizawa lot\" \/>\n\n<p>Rear view in a leafy parking lot. If it&#8217;s your first time driving on the left, a compact like this is genuinely easier \u2014 you sense the car&#8217;s edges quickly, and parallel parking in gravel lots is no drama.<\/p>\n\n<hr \/>\n\n<h3 id='how-much-luggage-fits-fold-the-rear-seat'  id=\"boomdevs_6\" class=\"main-head\" >How much luggage fits? Fold the rear seat<\/h3>\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/nagano-rental-car-drive_03.jpg\" alt=\"Rear seats folded down with two large and one medium suitcase in the Honda FIT boot\" \/>\n\n<p>Three suitcases \u2014 two large, one medium \u2014 <span class=\"__text_accent1\">all fit once we folded the rear seat down<\/span>. In fact, even in a compact hatchback like the FIT, the flat-folding rear bench turns the entire back into a small van&#8217;s worth of cargo space.<\/p>\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/nagano-rental-car-drive_08.jpg\" alt=\"Honda FIT tailgate open at the accommodation with two suitcases loaded\" \/>\n\n<p>Quick packing rules that saved us time:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n  <li>Solo or two travelers \u2192 fold one side only, keep a passenger seat<\/li>\n  <li>Four adults with heavy bags \u2192 book a <b>mid-size or wagon<\/b> from the start<\/li>\n  <li>Pop out the rear headrests when loading tall suitcases; they&#8217;ll drop right into the wells<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<hr \/>\n\n<h3 id='nagano-rental-car-navigation-phone-google-maps-beats-the-factory-nav'  id=\"boomdevs_7\" class=\"main-head\" >Nagano Rental Car Navigation: Phone Google Maps Beats the Factory Nav<\/h3>\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/nagano-rental-car-drive_05.jpg\" alt=\"Dashboard view with smartphone Google Maps on a mount and Japanese factory navigation below\" \/>\n\n<p>Of course, Japanese rental cars come with a factory nav, but the interface and voice are in Japanese, and typing destinations in Japanese characters gets old fast. We ran <b>Google Maps on a phone mount<\/b> for actual routing, and kept the factory nav on as a big backup screen.<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n  <li>\ud83d\udcf1 <b>Google Maps<\/b> \u2014 Search in English, live traffic, real-time reroutes. The routing is genuinely better here.<\/li>\n  <li>\ud83e\udded <b>Factory nav<\/b> \u2014 Big touchscreen; useful for seeing the surrounding map at a glance.<\/li>\n  <li>\ud83d\udd0c <b>USB \/ 12V charger<\/b> \u2014 Google Maps eats battery. Bring a phone charging cable that fits your device.<\/li>\n  <li>\ud83d\udcf6 <b>Mobile data<\/b> \u2014 A pocket Wi-Fi or SIM\/eSIM is essential. Don&#8217;t rely on hotel Wi-Fi to plan tomorrow&#8217;s route.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><span style=\"background-color:#d6f0ff;\">For any Japan self-drive trip in 2026, phone Google Maps is the winning nav. Pack the mount and the charger, and pre-order a Japan <b>eSIM<\/b> so data is live the moment you land.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/esim\/?i=wco1&#038;utm_source=wp&#038;utm_medium=article&#038;utm_campaign=nagano-rental-car-drive&#038;utm_content=body\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Book a GO!GO!TOUR Japan eSIM<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 activates on arrival at Narita, Haneda, or Chubu; no roaming charges, no pocket Wi-Fi to carry, and Google Maps stays live from pickup all the way through your drive.<\/p>\n\n<hr \/>\n\n<h3 id='the-drive-this-is-why-you-rent'  id=\"boomdevs_8\" class=\"main-head\" >The drive \u2014 this is why you rent<\/h3>\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/nagano-rental-car-drive_02.jpg\" alt=\"Driving a Nagano rental car through a quiet rainy Karuizawa villa road lined with tall cedar trees\" \/>\n\n<p>Rainy villa road on the way in. This is why you take the car. <b>No bus timetable, no train transfer<\/b> \u2014 you spot a scene like this and just pull over. Karuizawa&#8217;s villa lanes barely see public transit; the atmosphere is exactly what most first-time visitors miss.<\/p>\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/nagano-rental-car-drive_06.jpg\" alt=\"Nagano rental car mountain route: narrow road lined with tall conifers above Karuizawa\" \/>\n\n<p>Additionally, mountain drives in Nagano turn into narrow single lanes fringed by tall conifers. A compact car with a hybrid&#8217;s quiet low-speed running feels made for these switchbacks. Some quick tips for the mountain stretches:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n  <li>\ud83d\udede Drive under the posted speed \u2014 Nagano curves are tighter than they look on a map<\/li>\n  <li>\ud83d\udca7 In the rain, <b>brake before the corner, not in it<\/b> \u2014 wet leaves and pine needles are slippery<\/li>\n  <li>\ud83d\ude97 On single-lane villa lanes, back up to the last passing bay if you meet an oncoming car<\/li>\n  <li>\u2744\ufe0f Winter visitors: confirm the car has <b>studless winter tires<\/b> when booking; most branches do this automatically Dec\u2013Mar, but it&#8217;s worth asking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<hr \/>\n\n<h3 id='around-town-walkable-barely'  id=\"boomdevs_9\" class=\"main-head\" >Around town \u2014 walkable? Barely.<\/h3>\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/nagano-rental-car-drive_10.jpg\" alt=\"Elevated view over the Royal Resort building and green trees in Karuizawa town\" \/>\n\n<p>Overall, central Karuizawa <i>looks<\/i> walkable on a map, but the <b>outlet, old-town shops, villa area, museums, and the old church<\/b> are spread across a surprisingly wide area. With a car you stitch them together in 10\u201320 minute hops. By bus, plan on 30\u201360 minute waits and dead-end backtracks.<\/p>\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/nagano-rental-car-drive_09.jpg\" alt=\"Karuizawa Sawayaka Hut public facility building on a cloudy day\" \/>\n\n<p>As a result, getting to slightly off-center spots like the public facilities is trivial by car and essentially impossible by bus. Small unlock but a real one for anyone traveling with kids or older parents.<\/p>\n\n<hr \/>\n\n<h3 id='car-vs-public-transit-a-quick-table'  id=\"boomdevs_10\" class=\"main-head\" >Car vs public transit \u2014 a quick table<\/h3>\n\n<table class=\"compare-table\">\n  <thead>\n    <tr><th>What matters<\/th><th>Rental car<\/th><th>Bus + train<\/th><\/tr>\n  <\/thead>\n  <tbody>\n    <tr><td><strong>Freedom of route<\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"__text_accent1\">On your clock<\/span><\/td><td>Tied to schedule<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td><strong>Villas &amp; mountain hamlets<\/strong><\/td><td>Direct<\/td><td>Very limited<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td><strong>Luggage handling<\/strong><\/td><td>In the trunk<\/td><td>You drag everywhere<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td><strong>Photo stops<\/strong><\/td><td>Pull over<\/td><td>Impossible<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td><strong>Cost (2\u20134 travelers)<\/strong><\/td><td>~\u00a55,000\u20139,000\/day + fuel<\/td><td>Bus tickets add up fast<\/td><\/tr>\n  <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<hr \/>\n\n<h3 id='faq-quick-answers'  id=\"boomdevs_11\" class=\"main-head\" >FAQ \u2014 quick answers<\/h3>\n\n<details class=\"faq-item\">\n  <summary>Where&#8217;s the easiest place to pick up a rental car in Nagano?<\/summary>\n  <div class=\"faq-answer\">\n    <b>Karuizawa Station or Nagano Station branches<\/b> are ideal for most travelers. From Tokyo, hop on the Hokuriku Shinkansen, arrive in about 70 minutes, and walk 5 minutes to the counter. No taxi transfer, no drama.\n  <\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n<details class=\"faq-item\">\n  <summary>Do I need an International Driving Permit (IDP)?<\/summary>\n  <div class=\"faq-answer\">\n    Yes. Tourists driving in Japan need a <b>1949 Geneva Convention IDP<\/b>, issued in your home country before you fly. Your home license alone won&#8217;t work. The IDP is valid for one year from issue; carry it together with your original license and passport.\n  <\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n<details class=\"faq-item\">\n  <summary>Which insurance option should I pick?<\/summary>\n  <div class=\"faq-answer\">\n    Take the <b>full package: CDW (collision damage waiver) + NOC (non-operation charge)<\/b>. First-time-on-the-left drivers appreciate the mental relief; even minor scrapes on narrow villa roads or wet mountain corners are covered. It&#8217;s the best-value few thousand yen you&#8217;ll spend.\n  <\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n<details class=\"faq-item\">\n  <summary>Can I drive in Nagano in winter?<\/summary>\n  <div class=\"faq-answer\">\n    Yes. <b>Studless winter tires are standard December\u2013March<\/b> at most Nagano branches. Confirm winter tire inclusion at booking and again at pickup. On heavy-snow days, avoid pushing into remote mountain roads unless you&#8217;re experienced.\n  <\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n<h4 id='packing-fuel-connectivity-for-your-nagano-rental-car'  id=\"boomdevs_12\" >Packing, Fuel &amp; Connectivity for Your Nagano Rental Car<\/h4>\n\n<details class=\"faq-item\">\n  <summary>Will a compact car fit all our luggage?<\/summary>\n  <div class=\"faq-answer\">\n    For 2\u20133 travelers, yes \u2014 a <b>Honda FIT or Toyota Aqua class compact<\/b> with the rear seat folded fits three medium-to-large suitcases. For 4 adults with heavy bags, book a <b>mid-size or wagon<\/b> from the start.\n  <\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n<details class=\"faq-item\">\n  <summary>How far in advance should I book?<\/summary>\n  <div class=\"faq-answer\">\n    Cars sell out fast in <b>summer (Jul\u2013Sep), New Year holidays, and Golden Week<\/b>. Book at least <b>1 month ahead<\/b>, or <b>2\u20133 months<\/b> for peak season and Karuizawa outlet sale weekends.\n  <\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n<details class=\"faq-item\">\n  <summary>How do I refuel before returning the car?<\/summary>\n  <div class=\"faq-answer\">\n    Before returning the car, refill to <b>full (&#8220;mantan&#8221; \/ \u6e80\u30bf\u30f3)<\/b> at a gas station near the return branch, keep the receipt, and show it at the counter. Return without refilling and the store&#8217;s fuel charge is noticeably higher than pump prices.\n  <\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n<details class=\"faq-item\">\n  <summary>Is an ETC card useful for driving in Nagano?<\/summary>\n  <div class=\"faq-answer\">\n    Yes if you plan to use expressways like the <b>Joshin-etsu Expressway<\/b> from Tokyo. Most branches rent ETC cards for free or a small fee; tolls are settled at return. It saves time at toll booths and often unlocks discounted highway rates.\n  <\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n<details class=\"faq-item\">\n  <summary>How do I get mobile data in Japan?<\/summary>\n  <div class=\"faq-answer\">\n    Google Maps navigation, translations, and searches all need data. The easiest option now is an <b>eSIM<\/b> \u2014 order before your flight and it activates the moment you land at Narita, Haneda, or Chubu. Pick a plan that matches your trip length at <a href=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/esim\/?i=wco1&#038;utm_source=wp&#038;utm_medium=article&#038;utm_campaign=nagano-rental-car-drive&#038;utm_content=body\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>GO!GO!TOUR Japan eSIM<\/strong><\/a>. Lighter than a pocket Wi-Fi and usually cheaper than roaming.\n  <\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n<hr \/>\n\n<h2 id='wrap-up-take-the-car-nagano-opens-up'  id=\"boomdevs_13\" class=\"main-head\" >Wrap-Up \u2014 <span class=\"__text_accent2\">Take the Car. Nagano Opens Up.<\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Three days in and the conclusion is simple: <b>Nagano wants to be driven<\/b>. Especially around Karuizawa \u2014 the villa neighborhoods, mountain roads, and the outlet \u2014 a compact hybrid rental turned a good trip into a great one.<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n  <li>\u2705 Pick up at the <b>Karuizawa Ekimae branch<\/b> \u2014 5 minutes on foot from the Shinkansen<\/li>\n  <li>\u2705 Choose a <b>hybrid compact (FIT \/ Aqua class)<\/b> for mileage and easy parking<\/li>\n  <li>\u2705 <b>Fold the rear seat<\/b> \u2014 3 suitcases fit<\/li>\n  <li>\u2705 Use <b>Google Maps on your phone<\/b> for real navigation<\/li>\n  <li>\u2705 Take the <b>full insurance (CDW + NOC)<\/b>. First time on the left = worth it, no question<\/li>\n  <li>\u2705 Pick a big brand \u2014 <b>Times or Budget<\/b> \u2014 for reliable pickup and English support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><span style=\"background-color:#d6f0ff;\">Planning Nagano? Book a big-brand rental (Times or Budget) through GO!GO!TOUR \u2014 English-friendly booking, transparent price, and pickup that just works.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p>Start your search here: <a href=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/car\/search\/?Spref=122&#038;i=wco1&#038;utm_source=wp&#038;utm_medium=article&#038;utm_campaign=nagano-rental-car-drive&#038;utm_content=body\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>GO!GO!TOUR Nagano rental car<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 pick your dates, pick your car, and hit the road.<\/p>\n\n<hr \/>\n\n<div class=\"cta-box\">\n  <p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/gogocat_09_ok-360x360.png\" alt=\"GO!GO!TOUR \u2014 one-stop booking for Japan self-drive trips\" width=\"200\" \/><\/p>\n\n  <h3 id='japan-self-drive-in-one-place-go-go-tour'  id=\"boomdevs_14\" style=\"text-align:center;\" >Japan self-drive, in one place \u00b7 GO!GO!TOUR<\/h3>\n\n  <p>Rental cars, ocean activities, and English travel info for Okinawa, Nagano, Hokkaido and beyond.<\/p>\n\n  <p><strong>\ud83d\ude97 Nagano rental cars \u2014 search by brand &amp; type<\/strong><\/p>\n  <ul>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/car\/search\/?Spref=122&#038;i=wco1&#038;utm_source=wp&#038;utm_medium=article&#038;utm_campaign=nagano-rental-car-drive&#038;utm_content=footer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Search all Nagano rentals<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 filter to Times or Budget for reliable big-chain pickup<\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/car\/?i=wco1&#038;utm_source=wp&#038;utm_medium=article&#038;utm_campaign=nagano-rental-car-drive&#038;utm_content=footer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Japan-wide rental car search<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 combine regions for a longer road trip<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <ul>\n    <li>\ud83c\udf74 <a href=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/info\/?i=wco1&#038;utm_source=wp&#038;utm_medium=article&#038;utm_campaign=nagano-rental-car-drive&#038;utm_content=footer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Japan travel info<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 food, scenery, and seasonal drives<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <p style=\"text-align:center;\"><strong>Same brand, same site \u2014 everything for your Japan trip in one place.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Nagano by Rental Car \u2014 Karuizawa Forest Roads, Villa Backstreets, and an Outlet, All on Your Own Clock Hey, this is GO!GO!TOUR, your English-friendly Nagano rental car booking desk for Japan self-drive trips. Nagano isn&#8217;t like Tokyo or Osaka \u2014 public transit doesn&#8217;t reach the good stuff. 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