Getting Around in Oita

Train	Riding a Bicycle
Bus	Driving a Car or Riding a Motorcycle
Taxi	What to do when you get into a traffic accident

Train

• JR Kyushu : The only railway company that operates in Oita City.
• Learn common Japanese terms and phrases for riding a train
• Learn how to ride a train in Japan

Bus

• Bus Location System
  Check bus arrival times at bus stops and search for bus routes.
• Reduced Fare Programs (Website is only available in Japanese.)

Taxi

• How to Ride a Taxi Guide (Provided by Oita Taxi Association)

Riding a Bicycle 

• Bicycle insurance is mandatory in Oita Prefecture. 
• You must not ride a bicycle after drinking alcohol.
• Only one rider is allowed per bicycle. 
• You are not allowed to ride side by side with another cyclist. 
• Using an umbrella while cycling is prohibited. 
• Using a phone while cycling is prohibited. 
• You must turn on your lights at night or when it is dark. 
• Wear a helmet for your own safety.

General Information in English provided by the Immigration Services Agency (ISA).

Driving a Car or Riding a Motorcycle

You can only operate a vehicle in Japan if you have any of the following.

• Driver's license issued in Japan
• International Driving Permit (IDP)
• Foreign driver's license and its Japanese translation
  Must be issued by a country or state that has a reciprocity agreement with Japan.

General Information in Enlish provided by the Immigration Services Agency (ISA).

Read the guide provided bv the National Police Agency.

What to do when you get into a traffic accident

1. Pull over your vehicle to a safe place.
2. If anyone is injured, call 119 for an ambulance. Then dial 110 to report the accident to the police.
3. See a doctor.
4. Obtain a Traffic Accident Certificate at Japan Safe Driving Center

Please read this guide provided by the Immigration Services Agency (ISA) for more details.