Due to the typhoon damage that occurred on September 4, 2018, Osaka’s Kansai International Airport has been temporarily closed. Additionally, New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido has also been put under restrictions due to the damage caused by the earthquake that occurred on September 6, 2018. There are also many rental car outlets which are closed temporarily. If you are preparing to travel soon, please be careful and check the details.
１、Kansai International Airport Status
２、New Chitose Airport Status
３、Information for those considering cancelling their travel plans
1. Kansai International Airport Status
| Status | Notes | Last updated | |
| Kansai International Airport | 【KIX homepage】https://www.kansai-airport.or.jp/en | 2018/9/7 | |
| Nissan Rent a Car | Closed until 10/8 | 2018/10/4 | |
| Toyota Rent a Car | Reopens for business on 10/12. | 2018/10/12 | |
| Times Car Rental | Resuming Operations | 2018/10/10 | |
| Nippon Rent a Car | Closed until 10/6. Reopens for business at 8:00 AM on 10/7. | 2018/10/5 |
2. New Chitose Airport Status
Note: If you already have a reservation during the following closure dates, your rental car reservation will be carried out as usual.
| Status | Remarks | Last updated | |
| New Chitose Airport | Normal operation | 【CTS homepage】http://www.new-chitose-airport.jp/en/ | 2018/9/10 |
| Nissan Rent a Car | Normal operation | 2018/9/10 | |
| Nippon Rent a Car | Normal operation | 2018/9/10 | |
| Toyota Rent a Car | Normal operation | 2018/9/10 | |
| Budget Rent a Car | Normal operation | 2018/9/10 | |
| Times Car Rental | Normal operation | 2018/9/10 | |
| Hokkaido Travel Rent a Car | Normal operation | 2018/9/10 | |
| Car Rental Hokkaido | Normal operation | 2018/9/10 | |
| Honda Rent a Car | Normal operation | 2018/9/10 | |
| Nikku Rent a Car | Normal operation | 2018/9/10 | |
| Samurai Rent a Car | Normal operation | 2018/9/10 | |
| NICONICO Rent a Car | Normal operation | 2018/9/10 | |
| Family Rent a Car | Normal operation | 2018/9/10 | |
| World Rent a Car | Normal operation | 2018/9/10 | |
| Karaoke Rent a Car | Normal operation | 2018/9/10 |
3. Information for those considering cancelling their travel plans
※If you cancel your trip, please cancel your rental car reservation as well.
Cancellation form → https://www2.tocoo.jp/en/member/login
If you can’t cancel your reservation from the website, please contact ToCoo!
【Contact】 rc-cs@coocom.co.jp
<Caution> Although we try to post the latest and accurate information, we do not guarantee its completeness, accuracy, or usefulness. Please check the website of each company for accurate information.
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