As per your original question,
I know of two people who succeeded last year, but they had friends in Japan "guarantee" them. They also came via Russia to a different port. The port that handles from Korea is a different customs office, so it may have different procedures. They may have streamlined rules for Korean registered vehicles as they come fairly often. However, I tired to get some Aussies with Aus. registered bikes in at Shimonoseki port from Korea w/o carnet a few years ago to no avail. The ferry wouldn't let them on the boat without prior approval by Japan customs (reason I said to call the ferry company). I speak fluent Japanese and probably could have managed something in person, but it just got to be too much hassle over the phone and we gave up.
... which is why I recommended flying and renting (Seoul - Tokyo flights start at about $200 round trip) even though rental is expensive. Less stress and chance of failure.
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Originally Posted by JasonROK
Chris,
I'll try calling the Ferry operator. I don't speak much Korean, so it is difficult to ask them about Japanese customs.
Booking a flight and renting a bike would probably triple the cost of my excursion. Also, it precludes the opportunity to ride my own bike. I'm hoping to take advantage of the opportunity to ride Japan since I am so close.
so... my question is...
Has anyone successfully taken a ferry from Korea to Japan with their bike recently? Any success with Customs Form C5014 ?
Thanks all ~
Jason in Korea
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