Diesel in Tokyo

[Thunderpants 0]

HI!

 

I'm driving thru Tokyo tomorrow, and i was thinking about using the Hiace Diesel. is that ok?

i remember something about diesels being banned in the big city....

i have 400 number on (commercial licence)

any info would be greatly appreciated,

Thanks in advance

[indosnm 0]

I think it means the you can't own diesel cars after a certain age.

eg. My Diesel Van has just turned 9 years old and I am now unable to register it in big cities such a Tokyo, Oaska & Nagoya.

I can register my car in Gifu or Shizouka and still drive it in those cities though.

Hope that helps!

[SnowConnection 0]

Tokyo-to Info site (Japanese only):

http://www2.kankyo.metro.tokyo.jp/jidousya/diesel/

 

The check list page(Japanese only):

http://www2.kankyo.metro.tokyo.jp/jidousya/diesel/regulation.htm

 

Hope for your helps,

[Thunderpants 0]

Thanks both of you!

looks like the Hiace is not welcome.

[indosnm 0]

After looking at that, I still think it's only related to ownership, which means if you are driving thru Tokyo it should be cool.

But with my Kanji skills I could be wrong!

[fjef 0]

I also have a diesel van registered in Chiba. I drive in and through Tokyo occasionally (but I usually commute in my almost non-polluting Prius).

 

I am driving my local mechanic crazy cause I ask him about once a month if its still OK to drive the van in Tokyo. So far, its still OK. I don't have 400 plates, mine are non-commercial 300 plates and that could be the difference.