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Your trust matters to us. Please read our terms and conditions carefully before using our services.

Transparent Terms No hidden penalties or surprise clauses
JPY Base Billing Guaranteed fixed pricing in Japanese Yen
Passenger Safety Japanese Road Transport Act compliance
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LEGAL SCOPE

Welcome to OtabiRoute Japan

Clear terms protecting both the guest and the service operator.

These Terms & Conditions govern your use of our website, booking services, private vehicle charters, and curated travel experiences across Japan. By accessing or using OtabiRoute, you agree to be bound by the terms outlined below. Please read them carefully before making a reservation.

All services are operated in rigorous compliance with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) guidelines and standard travel contract regulations in Japan.

TERMS ARTICLES

Core Terms & Conditions Articles

Detailed legal standards governing your private tour and chauffeur bookings.

1. Contract Formation & Confirmation

Binding Reservation Agreement

A binding contract is formed once your reservation is submitted and confirmed by an official OtabiRoute Booking Voucher with a unique reference code. In the rare event of vehicle unavailability, guests are notified within 24 hours with a full refund or suitable alternative.

2. Payment, Currency & Billing Terms

Official JPY Currency Base

All transactions are invoiced in Japanese Yen (JPY). Currency displays in USD, EUR, or GBP are live market estimates. Major credit cards, PayPal, and verified electronic payments are processed through bank-level PCI-DSS compliant gateways.

3. Passenger Safety & Vehicle Conduct

Comfort & Safety Regulations

Seatbelts must be worn at all times by all passengers under Japanese traffic law. Smoking and e-cigarettes are strictly prohibited inside all fleet vehicles. Child safety seats are provided upon request in accordance with local legal requirements.

4. Tour Durations & Overtime Hours

Punctuality & Schedule Flexibility

Standard full-day private vehicle charters comprise 10 continuous hours from pickup to drop-off. Overtime requested by the guest or caused by voluntary stops is billed at transparent hourly increments agreed with your concierge.

5. Limitation of Liability & Force Majeure

Unforeseen Weather & Safety

OtabiRoute maintains comprehensive commercial passenger liability insurance. In cases of severe typhoons, volcanic alerts, or highway closures where travel is unsafe, our safety dispatchers will reroute or reschedule with zero penalty.

6. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

Tokyo Jurisdiction Framework

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan. Any disputes arising in connection with our services shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Tokyo District Court.

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Our Tokyo and Kyoto bilingual customer concierge team is on hand 24/7 to assist.

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