[Convenient] When traveling with your precious baby, use the stroller rental service “babycal”
We will introduce the stroller situation in tourist destinations and urban areas (Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Yokohama, Hakata, etc.), as well as babycal, a stroller and wheelchair rental service that allows you to freely take your stroller and wheelchair with you wherever you go. Using babycal is sure to make your trip more comfortable.
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Table of Contents
- The basics of travel: "Travel light"
- Reservations and rentals can be made through the babycal website.
- "Wheelchair rental service by babycal" also launched
- First, register as a free member and enjoy a comfortable trip.
The basics of travel: "Travel light"
Stroller situation in urban and tourist areas such as Tokyo, Asakusa, Yokohama, Osaka, Kyoto, and Hakata
Public transportation such as trains and buses are crowded regardless of whether it is a weekday or a holiday.
Weekdays: Mornings, evenings and nights are crowded with commuters
Holidays: Crowded with local residents and tourists from Japan and abroad
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There are strollers that are restricted to use only inside facilities and buildings, and cannot be taken outside freely.
Many of the strollers used in facilities are
・You cannot freely take it outside the facility.
・There is an age limit of under 2 years old
・Reservations cannot be made in advance (rentals cannot be made during peak hours)
・Payments and deposits must be made in Japanese yen
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Is it tiring to bring a stroller from home to Japan?
...Imagine leaving your home with a giant suitcase and a stroller.
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Reservations and rentals can be made through the babycal website.
Let's make good use of babycal
New services starting in 2021
If you use the stroller rental service "babycal" ,
- Travel light and rent a stroller near your destination
・Rent a bike near your hotel to make traveling during the day more comfortable.
・Payment will be made by registered credit card, so there is no need to prepare Japanese yen.
・Available for a maximum of 7 days from 250 yen per hour
"Wheelchair rental service by babycal" also launched
120kg load capacity: KJP-5 (wheelchair), AR-280 (wheelchair), 100kg load capacity: NEO-2 (wheelchair)
[Price] 250 yen for the first hour, 100 yen for every 30 minutes thereafter, 1,500 yen for up to 12 hours, 100 yen for every 30 minutes thereafter
You can rent it from the same babycal website.
Wheelchair rental locations are here
Rental locations: over 260 locations nationwide
You can rent it near popular tourist destinations all over Japan, including Tokyo, Asakusa, Osaka, Yokohama, Kyoto, Sapporo, Hakata, and Okinawa (as of the date of posting) .
Please check here to see if there is a rental location near your stay or destination.


Rent the original Shinkansen stroller exclusively available at babycal
At some babycal stores, you can rent the JR East Shinkansen E5 Series Hayabusa stroller and double stroller, which were created in collaboration with Combi and are exclusive to babycal. Use them to create memories of your fun trip to Japan.


Strollers are carefully cleaned by staff at the rental location.
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Strollers used will be cleaned and managed by staff.
If there is any problem with the stroller, we will contact you and suspend rental.
Please rest assured that we provide a rental service to ensure hygienic and safe use.
First, register as a free member and enjoy a comfortable trip.
Please check here for details on how to use the service and register as a free member first.
Use babycal to enjoy a comfortable and safe trip in Japan.
We look forward to serving you and making your trip with your precious baby a fond memory.
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The online stroller rental reservation service "babycal" is a service operated by the JR East Group that allows you to easily rent strollers while out and about. There are over 240 locations nationwide, and you can use the service for anywhere from one hour to up to seven days with a reservation in advance. It can be used for a variety of occasions, such as going out, traveling, and taking naps.
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