Check the car before booking
Confirm that winter tyres are fitted for your dates. Ask whether 4WD is guaranteed and whether chains are supplied, rented or sold separately.
At Nico Nico Rent a Car Iiyama Station, all vehicles are 4WD and winter tyres are standard during the winter season. Final equipment and availability must still be checked when booking.
- Winter tyres on all four wheels
- 4WD confirmation
- Chain rules and availability
- Insurance and roadside support
Snow changes stopping distance
Four-wheel drive can help a vehicle move and climb, but it does not remove the risk of sliding while braking or turning. Leave a much larger gap, slow down before corners and avoid sudden steering, acceleration and braking.
Black ice may look like wet asphalt. Bridges, shaded sections and tunnel entrances can freeze first, especially early in the morning and after sunset.
Check the route, not only the destination
Weather in Iiyama city may be different from conditions at Madarao, Shiga Kogen or Myoko. Check road closures, live cameras and information from your accommodation before departure.
Clear snow from the roof, windows, lights and number plates. Allow time for fuelling and return, and do not attempt a mountain road if you are not confident.