The limits in Japan at a glance, and what Ghost knows about the cameras there.
Ghost editorial teamLast updated:
Yes, there are speed cameras in Japan. Ghost knows 299 of them. Cars are limited to 60 km/h in built-up areas in Japan, and motorways are set at 100 km/h.
General speed limits for cars in Japan
Road type
Cars
Built-up areas
60 km/h
Outside built-up areas
60 km/h
Motorways
100 km/h
Driving side
Left
The sign on the road always applies.
Local authorities can change these limits, so the posted sign always applies.
Cameras in the Ghost database
Speed cameras: 296
Red-light cameras: 2
Speed and red-light cameras: 1
Questions and answers
Are there speed cameras in Japan?
Yes, there are speed cameras in Japan. Ghost knows 299 of them.
What is the speed limit in Japan?
Cars are limited to 60 km/h in built-up areas in Japan, and motorways are set at 100 km/h.
Do they use km/h or mph in Japan?
Speed limits in Japan are posted in km/h.
Which side of the road do you drive on in Japan?
You drive on the left in Japan.
Does Ghost work in Japan?
Yes. Ghost warns you about known fixed speed cameras and average-speed zones in Japan, and the data stays on your phone when the signal drops.
