再開始繼續寫接下去的陸上遊記之前，先跟大家介紹一下我們兩個上陸後的交通方式-租車自助旅遊!! 雖然冰箱本身早就有在國外開車的經驗(米國跟菲律賓)，不過這次到日本要開左右完全顛倒的右駕車，說不緊張，那真的是騙人的!!!
決定租車旅行，其實是在出發前三天才臨時決定。雖然船上有一些上岸的行程可以參加，但是根據曾經搭過一樣航線的朋友說到岸上行程很虛，價格又很貴，強烈建議不要參加....
Before writing about the shore excursions, let me introduce our mode of transportation on land: renting a car for a self-drive tour! Although I had experience driving abroad (USA and Philippines), I was nervous about driving a right-hand drive car in Japan for the first time. We decided to rent a car just three days before departure because friends warned us that the ship's shore excursions were expensive and not worth it.
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既然要自助旅行，那就得上"背包客棧"爬爬文，做做功課。看裡面很多人上岸後，都租車來代步。看來看去，冰箱最後是選擇 OTS沖繩租車。
OTS預約租車其實相當方便，只要在網路上完成預約手續，OTS就會寄一封確認MAIL到指定信箱。到目的地時，OTS就會派出專人專車到碼頭或機場接送喔。
日本跟台灣駕照是互相承認的，想在日本開車，只要在出國前到各地監理所(站)花100塊(註:現已改為200元)申請駕照日文譯本，連同台灣駕照正本一起帶到日本即可使用。注意，日本境內國際駕照並不適用唷。其實到監理所申請這日文譯本速度還滿快的，冰箱花不到十分鐘就拿到手囉。
I chose OTS Rent-a-Car after researching on backpacker forums. Booking online was easy, and they provide pick-up service at the port. To drive in Japan, Taiwanese drivers need to apply for a Japanese translation of their driver's license at the DMV in Taiwan (cost: 100 TWD, now 200 TWD). Bring both the original license and the translation. International Driving Permits are NOT valid in Japan.
按照行程表，船在台灣時間5/4早上7點會靠岸。當船靠岸的時候，日本海關當局會派專人上船幫大家辦理入關手續。通關地點在五樓船頭的星辰酒廊，建議早早前往排隊。通關時是憑每個人自己的那張登船卡，經過面試及按指紋兩樣手續之後，海關人員會發給一張"上陸許可證"，之後就憑這張在日本國境內合法活動囉。
結果我們一出閘口才發現，整艘船我們是第一個下船的旅客，連在船邊準備歡迎大家的鼓號樂隊都還沒準備好，哈哈哈哈! 一下船，當然要給他來張觀光客的照片囉...
Japanese customs officers boarded the ship to handle immigration. We queued early at the Stardust Lounge. After fingerprinting and an interview, we received a "Landing Permit." We were actually the first passengers to disembark, even before the welcome band was ready! Of course, we took some tourist photos with the massive ship.
過沒多久，OTS的小巴就出現在我們面前，前往那霸營業所辦理手續。由於這次是日本"黃金週"，我想租的小車(SK等級)被租光了。不過很LUCKY的是，服務員張小姐幫我們免費升等到S等級1000CC的"大車"，也就是台灣的馬2 (Mazda 2)。
這台小銀，車號"沖繩505 15-18"就是冰箱在日本，人生裡開的第一部右駕車，屌吧!
那霸還車的時候，冰箱決定隔天在石垣島也要租車玩。請好心的張小姐幫忙，結果她又幫我以SK等級的價錢預約到S級的車輛，這次到沖繩真的遇到貴人呀....
The OTS shuttle took us to their office. Since it was Golden Week, the small car (SK class) I booked was unavailable. Luckily, the staff upgraded us to an S class (Mazda 2) for free! This silver car was my first right-hand drive experience. I also asked the staff to help book a car for Ishigaki Island the next day, and she got me another upgrade deal!
分不清東南西北怎麼辦? 放心，日本的租賃車每一台車上都有導航系統。只要輸入電話號碼或MapCode，就可輕易導航到目的地。不過要特別注意的是，設定導航時必須**「拉上手煞車」**，否則機器會認為車輛行進中而拒絕操作。
接下來就是開車囉...我承認剛開始開真的很緊張，尤其是方向燈跟雨刷撥桿完全相反。一上路，常常看到一台車沒下雨但是雨刷不停擺...因為要打方向燈打成雨刷辣....囧rz。
不過熟能生巧，隔天在石垣島，冰箱開車就已經回復應有的水準，果然開車對我來說是天賦!!(神氣樣)
All rental cars come with GPS. You can navigate by entering phone numbers or MapCodes. Note: You must pull the handbrake to operate the GPS! Driving on the right side was nerve-wracking at first. I kept turning on the wipers instead of the turn signal because the controls are swapped! But I got used to it quickly, and by the second day in Ishigaki, I was driving like a pro.
比較大的觀光景點通常都有免費停車場，但進了市區就要找收費停車場。我在國際通巷子裡找到這種無人停車場。
車子停妥後，三分鐘後地上的障礙物會升起卡住底盤。一小時300日幣的停車費真是貴森森。領車時，按下停車格編號並繳費，障礙物就會下降，此時就可以把車開走囉。
Tourist spots usually have free parking, but in the city, you need paid lots. I used an unmanned parking lot in Kokusai Street. After parking, a flap rises from the ground to lock the car. It cost 300 JPY per hour. To leave, you pay at the machine, and the flap lowers.
還車前要把油箱加滿。還車手續很簡單，出示加油收據並檢查車輛外觀即可。
後記: 郵輪岸上觀光行程動輒2500元以上，兩人就要五千。相較之下，租車自駕平均連油資都花不到台幣1500元，只要克服心理障礙，真的經濟又寫意。在沖繩開車大家都很守規矩，服務人員也很親切，是非常棒的體驗。
Before returning the car, you must fill up the tank. The return process is simple: show the gas receipt and check the car for damages. Self-driving is much cheaper than the ship's excursions (less than 1,500 TWD vs. 5,000+ TWD for two people). Drivers in Okinawa are polite and follow the rules, making it a pleasant experience.
預約方式：可透過官網預約，提供港口接送
必備文件：台灣駕照正本 + 日文譯本 (監理所申請)
備註：日本為右駕，請務必注意行車安全。
* 本文為歷史遊記回顧，租車規定與費用以目前營運狀況為準。
* This is a review of a past trip. Current rental rules and prices may vary.
* 本文照片以 iPhone 16 Pro 拍攝 (模擬) / 當時相機拍攝
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