Buddy Drive Okinawa | Designated Driver Service (Daiko

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Okinawa Designated Driver Service (Daiko)

English-Friendly Designated Driver Service in Okinawa

Need a safe ride home with your own car?

Buddy Drive Okinawa provides designated driver service (Daiko) for U.S. military personnel, tourists, and local residents across Okinawa Main Island.

Two drivers come to your pickup location. One driver drives your car, while the other follows in our vehicle.

Online booking is available in English. No Japanese required.

📍 Naha, Chatan, Ginowan, Okinawa City, Urasoe, Itoman and surrounding areas

✅ Okinawa Public Safety Commission Certified No. 1845

Daiko Service in Okinawa

Looking for a Daiko service in Okinawa?

Buddy Drive Okinawa provides an English-friendly designated driver service (Daiko) for tourists, U.S. military personnel, and local residents.

Searching for Daiko in Okinawa? Buddy Drive can help you get home safely with your own car.

English online booking is available.

English Reservation Form

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Why Choose Buddy Drive Okinawa?

✅ English Support　✅ Licensed Driver Service　✅ Military Friendly　✅ Tourist Friendly　✅ Cash & Credit Card Accepted
✅ Available Across Okinawa　✅ Fully Insured

Licensed by the Japanese authorities – Permit No. 1845

⭐ Popular Pickup Areas

Naha City · American Village · Okinawa City · Gate 2 Street · Kadena · Camp Foster · Kadena Air Base · Futenma

· Camp Kinser · Torii Station · Camp Schwab · White Beach

Don’t Drink and Drive in Okinawa — Book a Designated Driver

🇯🇵 日本語サイト / Japanese

🛠️ How It Works

How to Use Our Service

Step 1:Submit the reservation form ※Please note that we may not always be able to dispatch a driver exactly at your requested time. Our driver will send your estimated arrival time via Gmail or SNS message.

Step 2: We confirm your booking.

Step 3: Meet our driver at the pickup location. Two of our drivers will arrive at your location. One will drive your car, and the other will follow. ※Upon arrival, we will contact you via message. If we cannot reach or find you within 15 minutes, we may have to leave the location.

Step 4: Get Home Safely Just sit back and relax in your own passenger seat. We will drive you and your car safely to your destination (or military base gate)!

Two drivers come to your location.

One driver drives your car while the other follows in our support vehicle.

🛠️ Pricing💰

🚗 STANDARD FARES

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1 km ............... ¥2,000

2 km ............... ¥2,300

3 km ............... ¥2,600

4 km ............... ¥2,900

5 km ............... ¥3,200

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10 km .............. ¥4,700

15 km .............. ¥6,200

20 km .............. ¥7,700

25 km .............. ¥9,200

30 km ............. ¥10,700

35 km ............. ¥12,200

40 km ............. ¥13,700

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⏱ WAITING FEE

First 5 minutes FREE

¥2,000 every 10 minutes thereafter

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❌ CANCELLATION FEE

¥3,000 after driver arrival

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🛒 STOPOVER FEE

¥300 per stop

(No charge for passenger transfer)

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📍 ADDITIONAL DISTANCE

+¥300/km

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✅「Naha (Kokusai St.)→ Chatan 16km ¥6,500」

✅「Naha (Kokusai St.)→ Yomitan(Torii Beach Gate4) 26km ¥9,500」

✅「American Village → Gate 2 6km ¥3,500」

✅「Gate 2 → Uruma （White Beach）7km ¥3800」

✅「Naha (Kokusai St.)→ Camp Schwab 65km ¥22,000」

🛡 Licensed by Okinawa Public Safety Commission No.1845

🛠️Service Hours

Sunday to Thursday: 8 PM to 2 AM

Friday and Saturday: 8 PM to 5 AM

Web reservations are accepted 24 hours a day.

Advance reservations available.

🛠️Payment Methods

Easy Payment Options

We accept the following secure payment methods. No cash? No problem!

💵 Cash (Japanese Yen)
💳 Credit Cards (Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, JCB)
📱 Apple Pay / Touch Payment

⚠️ Important Rules:

NO US Dollars: We do not accept US Dollars. Cash payments must be in Japanese Yen.
Cancellation Fee: A cancellation fee of ¥3,000 will be charged after the driver arrives at your location.
Waiting Fee: Free for the first 5 minutes. After that, ¥2,000 will be charged every 10 minutes.

🛠️Safe & Licensed Professional Drivers

Your safety and your car are our top priorities. Buddy Drive Okinawa is a fully licensed and recognized service.

✅ Certified No. 1845: Officially certified by the Okinawa Public Safety Commission.
✅ Pro Drivers Only: Your car will be driven by a professional driver holding a Commercial Driver's License (Class 2 License / Taxicab License)—the highest professional standard in Japan.
✅ Fully Insured: Relax and enjoy the ride knowing you and your vehicle are in safe, expert hands.
✅ In the unlikely event of an accident, you can rest assured knowing that we are insured with a driver service insurance policy that meets Japanese standards.

🛠️FAQ

Q: Do I need to speak Japanese?

A: No. Please submit the reservation form in English.

Q: How will I receive confirmation?

A: We will contact you by phone, SMS, or email.

Q: Can I reserve in advance?

A: Yes. Advance reservations are recommended.

Q: How will I receive confirmation?

A: By phone,SMS or email.

Q: Do you accept credit cards?

A: Yes.

🛠️Service Area

Southern Okinawa Island Area（Naha, Urasoe, and Itoman ）

are our main service areas, and we will pick you up as quickly as possible.

Central area of Okinawa Main Island (Ginowan, Okinawa City, Chatan, Yomitan, Kadena, Uruma)

We operate within the central area , we often travel from Naha, please allow 30 to 60 minutes extra time when making a reservation.

Northern Area (Onna, Nago, Motobu, etc.)

Departures from the Southern and Central areas are possible.

For pick-ups from the Northern area, please inquire as it will require consultation.

✅If you can speak a little Japanese, you can also make a reservation by phone.

✅If needed, you can use a translation app when calling us.

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