Fukuoka to Aomori: 18-Night / 19-Day Japan West Coast Rental Car Road Trip/Day 1
[Fukuoka to Aomori: 18-Night / 19-Day Japan West Coast Rental Car Road Trip] Day 1 September 19, 2026: Arrive at Fukuoka Airport ➔ Pick up the rental car in Fukuoka ➔ Drive 131 km to Day 1 accommodation in Ube City. The rental car was booked through Rakuten, a Japanese travel site. The most important thing I realized while driving in Japan is that the roads are quite narrow, so renting a compact or small car is highly recommended. Actual record according to Google Maps Timeline: Picked up the rental car in Fukuoka and drove 131 km to Day 1 accommodation in Ube City.