Originally Posted by pdb
I will be in Japan (Nagoya, Osaka, Kyoto) for 3 days and have decided that it makes more sense for a family of 4 (versus Trains). I have no problem driving on the left and I understand that all of the cars come with NEVER LOST (which is great, as I'm sure I will be ALWAYS LOST). I'd appreciate any experiences, warnings and/or tips anyone might offer. Thanks in advance.
I hope your Japanese is good. I think in theory GPS will get you where you're going. But you are screwed if you get lost. Not as a insult, but not too many Japanese speak English. And Nagoya is a city -- but not a very big one. Trains and taxis are better, although expensive.
Make sure you have where you want to go written down, so they can read what you're asking.
Good luck! Of couse, if your Japanese is good you won't need it.