🗺️ Tour Itinerary — 1 Day Mt. Fuji & Fuji Speedway
Experience Japan's most iconic landscapes from the driver's seat of a legendary JDM sports car. Starting with the world-famous views around the Fuji Five Lakes and culminating at the holy grail of Japanese motorsports — Fuji Speedway — this route is tailor-made for car enthusiasts.
📍 Start & End: Samurai Car Japan JDM, Tokyo (Shibuya / Shinjuku / Minato pickup)
⏱️ Duration: 12 hours | 🕗 Departs 8:00 AM, returns ~8:00 PM
🚗 Vehicle: Your choice of JDM sports car + professional guide
🕗 08:00 | Hotel Pickup — Tokyo
Your guide meets you at your hotel in Shibuya, Shinjuku, or Minato area. Depart Tokyo in your legendary JDM sports car as the city wakes up.
🕙 09:30 | Arakurayama Sengen Park — Chureito Pagoda (1 hour)
Kick off the day with a postcard-perfect view. After climbing the 398 steps to the observation deck, you will be rewarded with the world-famous view of the five-story Chureito Pagoda framing Mt. Fuji. The morning light makes this the absolute best time for photography. Pro tip: wear comfortable walking shoes!
🕙 10:45 | Lawson Kawaguchiko Station (15 min)
The viral photo spot. Just a short drive away is the famous "Mt. Fuji Lawson" — incredibly popular on social media where the massive mountain looms directly over the convenience store roof. Park your JDM car, grab a canned coffee, and snap a quick photo.
🕦 11:15 | Lake Kawaguchi & Oishi Park (1 hour)
Cruise along the northern coast of Lake Kawaguchi. The winding lakeside roads are a joy to drive in a sports car. Stop at Oishi Park to capture stunning photos of your car with the lake and Mt. Fuji in the background, surrounded by seasonal flowers.
🕧 12:30 | Oshino Hakkai — Traditional Village (1.5 hours)
A 30-minute drive brings you to Oshino Hakkai, a traditional village famous for its eight sacred ponds fed by Mt. Fuji's melting snow. The perfect lunch stop: enjoy freshly made soba noodles, grilled river fish, or toasted Kusamochi from local vendors.
🕑 14:30 | Fuji Speedway — FSW (2 hours)
The climax for motorsport fans. After a thrilling drive through the scenic mountain passes of Route 138, you arrive at Fuji Speedway in Shizuoka. On select days, drive your JDM sports car on the actual international racing circuit. Visit the Fuji Motorsports Museum showcasing approximately 40 historic racing cars.
🕔 16:30 | Scenic Return Drive to Tokyo
Enjoy the scenic drive back through the mountain passes as the sun sets over Mt. Fuji. Drop-off at your hotel in Shibuya / Shinjuku / Minato area, arriving approximately 8:00 PM.