Best value Honda Shuttle (Black)
Compact hybrid hatchback conversion. Easy parking anywhere in Japan, 22 km/L on the highway, perfect for couples on a 3-7 day loop.
Sleeps 2
¥9,800
per night
per week
¥58,000
旅 · Tabi · Journey · Tokyo Your journey,
Your journey,
our camper.
Make any road in Japan your road.
We keep a small fleet of well-loved Honda, Mazda and Nissan camper conversions in Tokyo. Pick the van that fits your trip, take it where you like, sleep where the day ends. Fully insured, English support, kitchen kit included.
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Anywhere in Japan
From Hokkaido onsen to Okinawa beaches — drive wherever, stop wherever feels right.
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Honest pricing
Daily and weekly rates, no surprise extras. Insurance, ETC card, bedding — all included.
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Fully insured
Comprehensive cover on every rental, ¥0 deductible option available, no fine print.
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24/7 support
Real humans answering English calls — JAF tow trucks usually arrive within 45 minutes.
About Tabi-RV
Slow travel was always the point
Tabi (旅) means journey — not destination, not itinerary, just the open road between. We started Tabi-RV because the best parts of Japan are the parts you can only reach when nobody's waiting for the train.
A small Tokyo-based crew, six vans we know by name, and route advice that comes from actually driving these roads — not from Google Maps. Whether you've got a weekend or a month, we'll match the right camper to the journey you have in mind.
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Camper models
2,400+
Trips booked
4.9 / 5
Average review
Choose your van
Six camper conversions, all road-trip ready
Every van comes stocked: bedding, kitchenware, gas burner, cooler, USB power, full kitchen kit. Just bring clothes. Pickup at our Edogawa-ku, Tokyo base; long-trip discounts on 7+ nights.
Best value 
Mazda Premacy
A bit more interior space than the Shuttle for couples who pack more. Roomy rear bed, low-floor entry, automatic.
Sleeps 2
¥9,800
per night
per week
¥58,000
Honda Stepwagon (Black)
Full minivan conversion with a flat double bed. The Japan favourite — proven for long trips, easy automatic, fits in any michi-no-eki.
Sleeps 2
¥11,800
per night
per week
¥69,000
Honda Stepwagon (White)
Same proven Stepwagon, just in white — cooler in summer, photographs well on coastal routes. Identical interior layout to the black.
Sleeps 2
¥11,800
per night
per week
¥69,000
Honda Odyssey
Slightly longer wheelbase than the Stepwagon, smoother on highways, premium interior. Good pick if expressway kilometres dominate your trip.
Sleeps 2
¥11,800
per night
per week
¥69,000
Nissan Serena
The other Japan classic. Pro Pilot driver assistance is a real comfort on long Hokkaido days, otherwise very close to the Stepwagon.
Sleeps 2
¥11,800
per night
per week
¥69,000
Where will your journey go?
Four journeys to start with
These are the trips our customers come back from glowing. Pick one, change one, write your own — we send a printable PDF with campsite stops, fuel math, and toll estimates after you book.
Duration: 5–7 days Distance: ~450 km
Mt. Fuji 5 Lakes loop
Tokyo → Kawaguchiko → Yamanakako → Motosuko → Hakone → Tokyo. First-timer favourite, hot-spring stops every night.
Duration: 10–14 days Distance: ~1,400 km
Hokkaido grand tour
Sapporo → Furano → Biei → Shiretoko → Daisetsuzan → Hakodate. Lavender, brown bears, soup curry. Best Jul–Aug.
Duration: 14–21 days Distance: ~1,200 km
Shikoku 88-temple loop
The classic pilgrimage, drivable in two-three weeks. Coastal cliffs, mountain passes, the cheapest fuel in Japan.
Duration: 4–6 days Distance: ~280 km
Okinawa main island
Naha → Cape Manzamo → Churaumi Aquarium → Yanbaru. Subtropical, beachside camping, year-round.
What our drivers say
4.9 / 5 across 800+ trips
A few recent reviews — the rest are on Google Maps and TripAdvisor.
★★★★★
"Picked up the Stepwagon at 9, on the road to Fuji by 10. English instructions everywhere, ETC card was already set up. Felt like cheating."
Mt. Fuji loop · 6 nights
★★★★★
"Did the Hokkaido grand tour in the Odyssey. The route PDF they sent had restaurant picks that were the best meals of our trip — and the van handled the snow at Daisetsuzan without drama."
Hokkaido · 12 nights
★★★★★
"家族4人での北海道旅行で利用しました。車内は広く、寝具もしっかりしていて、子供達も大喜び。スタッフの対応も丁寧で安心でした。"
Hokkaido · 10 nights
Common questions
Things people ask before booking
What licence do I need? +
A valid licence from your home country plus either an International Driving Permit (1949 Geneva Convention) or an official translation. We can tell you which one applies if you message us your country.
Where can I sleep at night? +
Free overnight stays at any of Japan's 1,200+ michi-no-eki (roadside stations), at official campsites (~¥2,000/night), or at designated RV parks. Sleeping in regular parking lots is a grey area and we discourage it.
Is fuel included? What about expressway tolls? +
Fuel is pay-as-you-go (we hand the van over with a full tank; please return it full). Expressway tolls are covered by the ETC card included in every rental — you pay actual usage at the end based on the meter.
Can the camper go on ferries (Hokkaido, Shikoku, Kyushu)? +
Yes — all six vans qualify for standard car-deck ferry classification. We can book ferries for you at cost as part of the trip plan.
What if I have a breakdown or accident? +
Round-the-clock English roadside assistance is included on every rental. JAF coverage means a tow truck is usually under 45 minutes anywhere on the main islands.
How does insurance work? +
Comprehensive insurance is included (¥0–¥50,000 deductible depending on the vehicle). The zero-deductible waiver is +¥1,500/night if you want full peace of mind.
Can I pick up in one city and return in another? +
Right now pickup and return are both at our Edogawa-ku, Tokyo base. One-way options to Osaka and Sapporo are in beta — ask us in the form and we may be able to arrange.
How far in advance should I book? +
For cherry-blossom season (late March–April) and autumn foliage (November), 6–8 weeks ahead. Hokkaido in summer, 4–6 weeks. Off-peak, even a few days out is usually fine.
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