$116 Car Rental Shinjuku Golden Gai

There are so many things to do in Shinjuku Golden Gai, but head farther afield and you'll find more sightseeing magic. Pick up a set of wheels and you can meander around the surrounding region at your own speed. Add these awesome drives to your list:

• Head to Ito for a fantastic sightseeing experience. Roughly 60 miles from Shinjuku Golden Gai, it's home to many amazing attractions like Izu Oceanic Park.
• Your next stop? Make it Nagano, which is around 110 miles away. Nagano Olympic Stadium is one local draw card you really shouldn't miss.
• Get into the great outdoors and take in the serenity at Shirotori Garden. You'll find it around 160 miles from Shinjuku Golden Gai.

If you don't have a driver's license issued in Japan, then you'll likely need to apply for an International Driving Permit (IDP) in your place of residence to be allowed to rent a car. It's also important to note that if you do need an IDP, it won't be valid on its own. You'll be asked to show your driver's license from your home country your passport and other forms of documentation as well. Lastly, make sure the credit card used to book the rental matches the name on your driver's license and passport. A few other things to note for international car rentals are:

• Age restrictions: You need to be 25 or over in most places to rent a car. If you're younger than that, it might still be possible to rent a car but you'll have to pay a Young Driver's Surcharge. Additional restrictions may also apply to the types of vehicles available to rent.
• Driving limitations: Make sure you read the fine print before driving away. Usually, you can't cross country borders, drive onto ferries or on off-road areas with your rental car.