Midnight Tokyo JDM Rental
Join waitlist
Self-drive JDM car rental · Shinjuku, Tokyo · Opening early 2027

Rent an R34 in Tokyo and drive it yourself.

Midnight Tokyo JDM Rental is a self-drive JDM car rental in Shinjuku, Tokyo. Pick up a Midnight Purple R34 Skyline at our Shinjuku office, or have it delivered to your hotel, and take it out for 8, 24 or 48 hours.

Join the waitlist

Every licensed rental car in Japan carries a わ (wa) plate. Ours will too. The number shown is an illustration.

Rental length8 hours · 24 hours · 48 hours or longer
HandoverShinjuku office or your hotel
StatusWaitlist open, bookings from early 2027
The fleet

Which cars can I rent?

Three cars, ranked the Japanese way: 松 matsu, 竹 take, 梅 ume. The manual R34 opens the fleet. The two automatics follow.

松 Matsu · Available at opening

Nissan Skyline R34 25GT-t, Midnight Purple, manual

Model2001 Skyline 25GT-t (chassis ER34)
EngineRB25DET 2.5 L turbo, rear-wheel drive
Gearbox5-speed manual
ColourMidnight Purple
RateAnnounced before opening

This car is an R34 Skyline, not a GT-R. You need to be comfortable driving a manual.

竹 Take

Nissan Skyline R34, automatic

Coming soon

An R34 in a movie-inspired look with an automatic gearbox, for drivers who do not drive manual.

梅 Ume

Toyota 86 (ZN6), tuned, automatic

Coming soon

The easiest and most affordable way into the fleet.

Booking

How does renting work?

  1. Ask for datesTell us the car, the dates and where you are staying.
  2. Send your licenceWe check your licence and permit before you pay, so nobody pays for a car they cannot legally drive.
  3. Pay onlineOnce approved, you pay by card and your booking is confirmed.
  4. Take the keysWe meet you in Shinjuku or at your hotel, sign the rental agreement and walk around the car together.
Requirements

Can I drive in Japan with my licence?

It depends on where your licence was issued. Japan only accepts the documents below, and we cannot make exceptions.

Licence issued inWhat to bring
USA, UK, Canada, Australia and other countries that issue permits under the 1949 Geneva ConventionHome licence, International Driving Permit (1949 Geneva format), passport
Switzerland, Germany, France, Belgium, Monaco, TaiwanHome licence, official Japanese translation of the licence, passport
JapanJapanese driving licence
Any other country, including mainland ChinaNot valid for driving in Japan. We cannot rent to you on this licence.

Get your International Driving Permit in your home country before you fly. It cannot be issued in Japan. Minimum age and deposit will be published with the rates.

Handover

Where do I get the car?

Shinjuku office pickup

Meet us at the office, a short walk from Shinjuku-sanchome station.

2-16-12 Shinjuku 4F, Shinjuku-ku
Tokyo 160-0022, Japan

Hotel delivery

We bring the car to your hotel in central Tokyo and collect it there when you finish. Delivery areas and the fee will be published with the rates.

Questions

Common questions

Is the R34 a GT-R?

No. It is a 2001 Nissan Skyline 25GT-t, chassis code ER34: a rear-wheel-drive R34 with the RB25DET turbo engine and a 5-speed manual, painted Midnight Purple.

Can I drive the rental car to Daikoku PA?

Yes. With a self-drive rental you choose the route. Daikoku PA is around 40 minutes from Shinjuku on the Shuto Expressway. Police sometimes close the parking area at night, so have a second stop in mind.

I cannot drive manual. Is there an automatic?

The first car is manual only. An automatic R34 and an automatic Toyota 86 are planned next. Join the waitlist and choose the automatic you want to hear about.

How much does it cost?

Rates for the 8-hour, 24-hour and 48-hour plans will be published before opening. People on the waitlist receive them first.

Is insurance included?

Yes. Every rental includes insurance. The cover, the excess and the optional waiver will be listed with the rates.

When can I book?

Bookings open once our rental licence is granted. We expect that in early 2027.

Waitlist

Be first to book

Leave your email and travel dates. We will write once, when rates are published and bookings open.