Tokyo is known for its exceptional public transportation and next-level walkability. Yet if you¡¯re planning a trip to the world¡¯s most populous city, or anywhere else in Japan, you might benefit from adding other transportation options to your excursions.

While these options are popular with foreign tourists, they could prove tricky if you don¡¯t have a Japanese phone number or can¡¯t read Japanese.

Here¡¯s some guidance on your choices, along with their payment and registration methods, to make your travel experience in Tokyo ¡ª and the rest of Japan ¡ª smoother.

Electric scooters ¡ª otherwise known as electric kickboards ¡ª are growing more popular worldwide, and Japan is no exception.

Starting July 1, e-scooters became rideable without a license, and are now classified as ¡°specified small motorized bicycles,¡± according to Japan¡¯s National Police Agency. Those under 16 years old, however, are not allowed to ride them.

The new rules also require that a rider is covered by liability insurance and that the scooters have license plates. Scooters must also remain on roadways or bicycle paths and not sidewalks.

LUUP is a highly popular e-scooter rental service that is available in many Japanese cities, including Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and beyond.

With its turquoise and black branding, LUUP e-scooters can be rented with a ?50 base fee to unlock a bike, plus ?15 per minute to ride. However, you¡¯ll have to pass a quick traffic test and submit proof of identification on the app in order to begin renting.

The e-scooter service , which is already popular abroad, is also available in Tokyo. This service will require you to verify your ID as well. Foreign credit cards are also accepted.

Both services are accessible by downloading the smartphone apps, regardless of specified region.

Bikeshare is another popular rental transit option, with thousands of stations situated around and beyond Tokyo. Their availability and easy smartphone access make it one of the most widely used services.

While bike tour companies offer a similar experience, renting from bikeshare stations offers a rider more flexibility, as the bike doesn¡¯t have to be returned to the starting point.

has roughly 2,000 stations located across Tokyo. The company partners with local bikeshare services across the country, offering some bike options to riders wherever they go with about 6,700 stations nationwide as of July.

Hello Cycling¡¯s base fee is ?130 for the first 30 minutes and then ?100 per every additional 15 minutes in Tokyo and Yokohama, or ?1,800 for 12-hours in most areas.

is another app-based service with over 2,800 stations nationwide and over 1,200 across Tokyo. The service charges ?165 every 30 minutes, or ?1,650 for a 1-day pass.