Thunderpants 0 Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 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 Link to post Share on other sites
indosnm 0 Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 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! Link to post Share on other sites
SnowConnection 0 Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 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, Link to post Share on other sites
Thunderpants 0 Posted April 17, 2006 Author Share Posted April 17, 2006 Thanks both of you! looks like the Hiace is not welcome. Link to post Share on other sites
indosnm 0 Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 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! Link to post Share on other sites
fjef 0 Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 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. Link to post Share on other sites
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