Make Kyushu Travel Smarter. Pine Rent-A-Car's Official App "Pyneca" to Launch in April 2026

PINEBOOK LLC (Headquarters: Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture; Representative Employee: Kosuke Matsumoto) will launch "Pyneca," the official app for Pine Rent-A-Car, on the App Store and Google Play around Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

Pyneca is an app that comprehensively supports Kyushu travel, covering "where to go," "how to get around," and "where to stay." It aims to complete everything from travel planning, car rental reservations, accommodation bookings, and searching for sightseeing, dining, and experience spots, all with just one smartphone.

App website: https://pyneca.com

■ Background

Kyushu boasts numerous attractive tourist destinations, including nature, hot springs, and cuisine. However, concerns such as "what order to visit them in" and "will traffic and parking be an issue if I go by car" often make travel planning a time-consuming process.

Furthermore, car rental booking sites, accommodation booking sites, and tourist information sites are typically separate, making it common to switch between different sources of information when planning a trip.

Through its experience in car rental and accommodation management in Kyushu, Pine Rent-A-Car developed the official app "Pyneca" with the aim of "making everything from trip planning to day-of travel and finding places to stop more straightforward and consolidated."

■ Service Overview

Pyneca is an AI assistant based on the concept of "Making Kyushu Travel Smarter," and it is the official app of Pine Rent-A-Car.

It supports various travel styles, from weekend drives and homecoming tours for Kyushu residents to domestic and international tourism, and inbound travel from overseas.

In Kyushu, where many areas are difficult to access by public transportation alone, the app aims to help not only tourists unfamiliar with the area but also locals discover "nearby attractions they never knew existed."

■ Availability

・Release Date: Scheduled for around Wednesday, April 15, 2026

・Supported OS: iOS / Android

・Distribution Stores: App Store / Google Play

・Price: App download is free (with some in-app purchases)

It can be used in various situations, from trips during long weekends and extended holidays to nearby weekend drives and detours during business trips. Initially, the travel planning support function will be available, with other features to follow.

■ Main Features of Pyneca

1. Travel Planning Support

It assists in creating Kyushu driving trip plans based on desired areas and duration. It proposes not only popular spots but also nearby stops and rest points, making it easier to visualize a "manageable day's itinerary."

2. Pine Rent-A-Car Reservations and Management

Users can check car types, pick-up/drop-off locations, and prices from within the app and make reservations directly. Reservation details can be viewed anytime in the app, and changes or cancellations will also be supported.

3. Accommodation Search and Reservation

Users can search for and book affiliated accommodations in the Kyushu area within the app. This allows for integrated consideration of travel routes and lodging locations according to the trip schedule.

4. Information on Tourist Spots, Restaurants, and Experiences

The app introduces information on shops and facilities across Kyushu, including tourist spots, restaurants, and experience programs. This makes it easier to find places to stop during a trip, based on the current location and route.

5. Route Suggestions Considering Traffic and Congestion

To help avoid congested points depending on the time and location, the app suggests routes and stops that are relatively smooth to drive. It aims to provide guidance that allows for as stress-free driving as possible, even in areas where tourist attractions and residential roads overlap.

6. Display of Share Cycle "Charichari"

The app displays Charichari port information and proposes travel combining rental cars and bicycles. This aims to facilitate movement in congested areas, for example, by parking the car a little further away and completing the last leg of the journey by bicycle. (Note: Special coupon information for rental cars, etc., will not be distributed from the Charichari app.)

■ Contribution to the Region

Pyneca aims to create opportunities for travelers to visit not only tourist destinations but also shops and accommodations in surrounding areas by making car travel in Kyushu easier.

Furthermore, by helping to avoid congested times and places as much as possible, it contributes to traffic alleviation and creates a smoother driving environment for both tourists and local residents.

■ Recruitment of Accommodations and Listed Stores

Pyneca is currently recruiting the following businesses for listing and affiliation, primarily in the Kyushu area:

・Accommodations (hotels, ryokans, private rentals, guesthouses, etc.)

・Restaurants, cafes, bars

・Experience program and activity providers

・Tourist facilities, souvenir shops, etc.

We hope that businesses who wish for "travelers coming to Kyushu to know more about them" or "to have travelers stop by during their car trip" will utilize the app as a new gateway for customer visits and reservations.

For details and consultations regarding listings, please feel free to contact us at the inquiry address below.

■ Future Developments

Going forward, while expanding collaboration with local governments and other businesses, we will promote initiatives to make travel in Kyushu even more straightforward, including statistical analysis of demand forecast areas, visualization of parking information, and combinations with other modes of transportation.

By incorporating feedback from everyone, we will improve usability and add functions, aiming to become "the first app to open when traveling by car in Kyushu."

Inquiries regarding the service are accepted via the official LINE account.

LINE Official Account ID: @pyneca

■ Company Profile

Company Name: PINEBOOK LLC

Location: 3-6-10 Honjo, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture

Representative: Representative Employee Kosuke Matsumoto

Business Activities: Car rental business, accommodation facility management, planning of tourism-related services, web development

Website: https://pinebook.io

■ Contact for this matter

Pine Rent-A-Car Public Relations: Matsumoto

TEL: 050-1809-8989

E-mail: contact@pinebook.io

LINE Official Account ID: @pyneca

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