Which International Driving Permit to carry: Japan takes only the 1949 Geneva type, many others take 1968. Country table from UN treaty records and official traffic pages.
Japan accepts only 1949 Geneva IDPs or official translations for six licences. Check your country, the documents the counter wants, and what NOC charges cost.
In Tokyo, a contactless Visa or Mastercard works on Tokyo Metro, Toei and nine private railways but not JR East, so most visitors still need a Suica or PASMO.
Official sources checked 2026-10-12
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