Buying Gasoline in Japan

ByRay Proper

Cars and Driving, Driving, Login

Aug 25, 2015

Buying Gasoline in Japan

Got a car?  You are going to need gas!  This is a basic guide to buying gas in Japan.  Most stations around Japan are “full-service,” so the staff will come to you and fill your tank, but you can also find “self-service” stations where you do it all yourself.

Buying gasoline in Japan is surprisingly easy. You will find both “full-service” and “self-service” stations available, but at either it will be helpful to know a little vocabulary when you go. There are three types of automotive fuel available, and you can also buy kerosene for heaters and other devices at many stations.

Useful Vocabulary

Sample Sentences

• Re-gyu-raa wo, mantan de onegai shimasu           Fill it up with regular gasoline please
• Hai-oku wo, ni-sen-en-bun onegai shimasu           Give me 2000 yen’s worth of high octane please
• Genkin de onegai shimasu                      Let me pay in cash please
• Mado garasu wo fuite kudasai                     Please wipe/clean the windows

Other Notes About Using Gasoline Stations.  You may be…

• Asked if you would like your ashtray dumped and cleaned
• Asked if you would like your oil/tire pressure checked
• Given a cloth so you can wipe your car interior while you wait

If you do not have a car, but want one, navigate over to www.LeaseJapan.com and check out our selection of new and used vehicles for sale or lease.  Need a driver’s license first?  www.JapanDriversLicense.com has tools, tips, and guides to help you navigate the system.  Happy motoring!