Astralis opens two locations in Japan
Astralis opens its first two locations in Japan, at New Chitose and Naha airports
Astralis signs All Rent-A-Car as its Japanese franchisee, with the first two locations opening at New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido and Naha Airport in Okinawa.
Astralis today announced it signed All Rent-A-Car Co., Ltd. as its franchise partner in Japan, opening its first two locations — New Chitose Airport in Sapporo and Naha Airport in Okinawa. The launch follows the opening of Astralis’s Greece locations earlier this year, and marks the company’s eighth market, with a network now spanning Europe, the United States, the Caribbean and Asia-Pacific.
Entering the Japanese Market
Travellers can now book a car with Astralis in Japan. Reservations are live today at both airports, ahead of the winter ski season in Hokkaido.
Hokkaido is wide-open roads, ski towns, and beauiful national parks; Okinawa is island-hopping and coastline you won’t experience from a train window. They ask to be explored by car.
“Hokkaido and Okinawa have some of Japan’s best road trip routes. That’s why we’re starting there,” said Frane Herceg, Co-Founder & CEO, Astralis. “Japan has been on our roadmap for some time. We’ve just come off a strong opening in Greece, and our team was ready to move on the next market. All Rent-A-Car brings the local expertise this partnership needed.”
“We are excited to work with Astralis and look forward to serving more travelers through this partnership. Together, we aim to make travel in Japan more convenient and enjoyable,” said Yoshitomo Hoshina, CEO, All Rent-A-Car Co.
Hokkaido and Okinawa
Sapporo, New Chitose Airport is Hokkaido’s main gateway, serving Sapporo and the rest of the island. It’s the arrival point for travelers heading to Hokkaido’s national parks, ski resorts, and countryside routes best explored by car.
Naha Airport is Okinawa’s primary airport and the starting point for most visitors to the island chain. Renting a car is the easiest way to see what Okinawa has to offer beyond the city, from beach towns to coastal drives between islands.
Booking a rental car in Japan with Astralis
To celebrate our arrival in Japan, use code HEYJAPAN10 at checkout for 10% off your rental at New Chitose Airport or Naha Airport. The offer is valid for bookings made until November 30, 2026, with pickups until December 15, 2026.
Book an Astralis vehicle with upfront pricing, zero deposit on all rentals and straightforward pick-up and return process. One thing to plan for is the fact that the steering wheel in Japan is on the right, and you’ll drive on the left side of the road instead of the right.
About Astralis
Astralis® is a car rental brand headquartered in Makarska, Croatia, operating a franchise network of car rental locations across Europe, the United States, the Caribbean and Asia-Pacific.