Toyota Hiace Rental in Japan

The Toyota Hiace is the go-to for groups of up to nine, luggage included. Its tall, roomy cabin keeps longer journeys comfortable — perfect for large families or groups of friends.

Ideal for

• Large groups and extended families who want to stay in one vehicle, up to 9 passengers with their luggage
• Airport transfers for groups with plenty of suitcases — no need to book two cars
• All-day intercity touring around the Kansai region
• Student groups on a study trip who need their chaperones sitting with them

Common routes & durations

The headline rate is quoted for the Osaka area, up to 10 hours. The most frequently booked runs:

• Kansai (KIX) to Osaka about 1 hour, to Kyoto about 1.5–2 hours
• Osaka–Kyoto–Nara in a day: roughly an hour between each, enough for 2–3 headline stops
• Osaka–Kobe about 45 minutes, often combined with Arima Onsen
• Transfers to Universal Studios Japan, roughly 30 minutes from the Namba area

What's included

The ¥73,000 starting rate covers the vehicle, a professional local driver, and fuel for the agreed route, for up to 10 hours in the Osaka area. Tolls, parking, and admission tickets follow the route, are charged separately, and are itemised in your quote.

Luggage

The Hiace is the only class below a bus that carries 9 passengers and their luggage without sacrificing a seat: the space behind the last row takes the whole group's large cases. Its tall cabin also makes a 2–3 hour leg feel far less cramped than an MPV.

Before you book

• Time beyond the 10 hours is billed per extra hour; Japanese rules cap a driver's working hours, so flag full-day plans upfront
• Children under 6 must travel in a child seat — tell us how many and what ages when booking
• Routes outside the Osaka area (Kyoto, Nara, Kobe) affect the rate; send the itinerary so the quote is accurate
• For KIX pick-ups, include the flight number and the number of suitcases

Listed prices are indicative 'from' rates and vary by city, route, and duration. Tell Nakamura Study Japan what you need.