{"id":42,"date":"2025-08-01T17:56:07","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T08:56:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/localhost\/inb-blog\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=42"},"modified":"2025-09-11T13:58:38","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T04:58:38","slug":"child_seat","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/japan-crc.com\/en\/articles\/blog\/child_seat\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Know About Rental Cars and Child Seats in Japan: For Families Traveling with Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A rental car adventure in Japan with your family is a fantastic opportunity to create unforgettable memories. However, if you&#8217;re traveling with small children, there are important rules and recommendations regarding child seats that you&#8217;ll want to confirm in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do You Need a Child Seat When Renting a Car in Japan?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, absolutely!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Japanese law mandates that all children under the age of 6 must use a child seat when traveling in a vehicle. This is stipulated in Article 71-3, Paragraph 4 of the Road Traffic Act. Taxis are an exception to this rule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, when you rent a car in Japan, make sure to either rent a child seat or bring your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Types of Child Seats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Child seats come in various types, designed to fit children at different stages of their growth. Here are the main types:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Infant Car Seats (for babies)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Approximate Age:Newborn to about 1 year old (under 70 cm height, under 13 kg weight)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feature:&nbsp;These are primarily used rear-facing to safely support a newborn&#8217;s delicate neck and head.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Child Car Seats (for toddlers)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Approximate Age:&nbsp;1 year to about 4 years old (under 100 cm height, 9-18 kg weight)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feature:&nbsp;Many models support both rear-facing and forward-facing installation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Booster Seats (for older children)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Approximate Age:&nbsp;3 years to about 11 years old (over 100 cm height, 15-36 kg weight)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feature:&nbsp;Used until the child can properly use the car&#8217;s seatbelt.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/japan-crc.com\/global\/_next\/image\/?url=%2Fglobal%2Fimages%2Fblog%2Fchild_seat2.jpeg&amp;w=3840&amp;q=75\" alt=\"Japanese gas station with fuel pumps\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">High-back booster:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This type has a backrest and seat combined. It offers head and side protection, providing high safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Backless booster (seat only):<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This type raises the child&#8217;s height so the car&#8217;s seatbelt fits correctly over their shoulder. It&#8217;s compact and easy to install, but less safe than the high-back booster as it lacks side protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Left: Junior Seat, Right: Child Seat<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\" style=\"font-size:15px\"><strong>High-back booster:<\/strong><br><br>This type has a backrest and seat combined. It offers head and side protection, providing high safety.<br><br><strong>Backless booster (seat only):<\/strong><br><br>This type raises the child's height so the car's seatbelt fits correctly over their shoulder. It's compact and easy to install, but less safe than the high-back booster as it lacks side protection.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Left: Junior Seat, Right: Child Seat<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Safety Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I install a child seat in the front passenger seat?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For safety reasons, we do not recommend installing a child seat in the front passenger seat.<\/strong>&nbsp;Here are the main reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Airbag Danger:<\/strong>&nbsp;The passenger seat airbag is designed to protect adults. If the airbag deploys during a collision (at speeds of 100-300 km\/h), the impact can be extremely dangerous for a child, potentially causing serious or fatal injury.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Impact in an Accident:<\/strong>In a head-on collision, the front passenger seat typically receives the greatest impact, and there&#8217;s a higher risk of flying debris like glass fragments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Driver Distraction:<\/strong>Having a child in the front seat can distract the driver, increasing the risk of an accident.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Will the rental car staff install the child seat for me?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Proper installation of a child seat is essential for your child&#8217;s safety. Legally, the person responsible for safe driving, meaning the driver of the vehicle, is responsible for installing the child seat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While rental car staff may assist you if you&#8217;re unsure how to install it, please note that<strong>the final safety check and responsibility ultimately rest with the driver.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make Your Trip in Japan More Comfortable with JAPANC.R.C.!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/japan-crc.com\/global\/_next\/image\/?url=%2Fglobal%2Fimages%2Fblog%2Fchild_seat3.jpeg&amp;w=3840&amp;q=75\" alt=\"Japanese gas station with fuel pumps\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re planning a family trip to Japan, a campervan from JAPANC.R.C. will surely be an unforgettable experience! Since it combines transportation and accommodation, you can enjoy a free and comfortable journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Child Seat Rental at JAPANC.R.C.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At JAPANC.R.C., we prioritize the safety and convenience of our customers and their children. That&#8217;s why we offer child and booster seat rentals at affordable rates to support your comfortable journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rental Fee:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both child seats (newborns to ~4 years) and booster seats (3 to under 6 years) are available for<strong>2,200 JPY<\/strong>(tax included) per time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can add these as options when booking your campervan. This saves you the trouble of bringing your own, making your family trip more secure and comfortable from the start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why not rent a campervan from JAPANC.R.C. and create special memories with your children in Japan?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":43,"template":"","article_tag":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/japan-crc.com\/en\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog\/42"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/japan-crc.com\/en\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/japan-crc.com\/en\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/blog"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/japan-crc.com\/en\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/43"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/japan-crc.com\/en\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=42"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"article_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/japan-crc.com\/en\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article_tag?post=42"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}