Why ship a car from the UK to Tokyo?
Japan has strong demand for low-mileage UK-market RHD performance cars and classic British vehicles. Tokyo is the main entry point for collectors and dealers in the Kanto region.
Ship a Car from the UK to Tokyo
Ship your car from the UK to Tokyo via RORO or shared container. Tokyo is Japan's largest car import hub and the natural discharge point for UK vehicles destined for the Kanto region. The Ship Cars ships into Yokohama (Tokyo's main vehicle port) and Tokyo-ko using shared and dedicated container services. Typical transit: 35–45 days port-to-port.. Main discharge port: Yokohama.
- Transit time
- 35–45 days port-to-port.
- Main port
- Yokohama
- Shipping methods
- Shared 40ft container Tilbury to Yokohama (most common for UK classics and JDM-spec exports). Dedicated 20ft and 40ft container available. RORO is limited on this lane.
- Import rules
- Japan accepts right-hand drive imports (UK cars are directly compatible). Vehicles must pass JEVIC pre-export inspection plus Japanese Shaken inspection on arrival. Import duty is 0% on most passenger cars; consumption tax of 10% applies. Classic and collector vehicles over 25 years old get streamli
Frequently asked questions
Is RORO available from the UK to Tokyo?
RORO from the UK direct to Japan is limited. Most UK-to-Tokyo shipments use shared or dedicated container, typically into Yokohama.
Do I need JEVIC inspection?
Yes — JEVIC pre-export inspection is required before sailing. The Ship Cars arranges this in the UK as part of our Japan shipping service.
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