Q: What do I need to drive on snowy/icy roads?

We recommend you to reserve the Winter Tires option as your first priority.

And on the Winter Tires, the 4WD (4-wheel drive) option is beneficial together with the Winter Tires.

Normal tires are NOT safe on snowy/icy roads, even if you have the 4WD option.

Snow chains cannot be installed on top of Winter Tires.

Please be sure to choose the appropriate winter options referring to the below.

* Under Japanese traffic law, you must have winter tires to drive on snowy/icy roads.

In case your car renal company judges your rental is not safe, they have the right to cancel your reservation upon arrival. 

Even in this case, the cancellation charge is incurred and the paid ToCoo! option fee is not refunded

Winter Driving