Nara and Ikoma Moutains Driving Experience

¥45,000

Duration: 4,5 hours | Day: Thursday, Friday

Day Tour exploring the gorgeous and scenic Touge Ikoma ‘Drift’ mountains.

Channel your inner Initial-D Takumi on the Curved Roads and incredible views. Especially incredible during the changing seasons, with the Cherry Blossoms looking incredible in Spring, and the falling autumn leaves in Fall. The JDM car culture connected to the Ikoma Mountains and the Skyline driving pass is a blend of motorsport enthusiasm, underground street racing history, and breathtaking scenic drives.

  • Urban Legend Start: Cruise through the neon-soaked America-Mura district and merge onto the high-speed Kanjo Loop to experience Osaka’s urban racing roots.
  • Countryside Transition: Navigate the scenic mountain pass tunnels and the quiet, traditional streets of Ikoma’s village towns for a taste of rural Japan.
  • Performance Mountain Drive: Pilot through the technical hairpins and sweeping elevation changes of the Shigikoma Skyline.
  • Panoramic Picnic Stops: Take a break at the Kanenonaru Observatory and Mt. Ikoma for a mountain-top lunch with 360-degree views of both Osaka and Nara.

Timing and sequence may adjust for traffic or weather. This is an optional, suggested itinerary.

 

Included in the car rental

  • JDM car rental

  • Fuel, ETC tolls, and basic insurance

  • Separate safety car leading the way

Meals and other expenses are not included.

Available Iconic Cars

Toyota GT86 (GR86) | 2012 ZN6

The Drift Disciple

Lightweight, balanced, and playful: the GT86 delivers pure rear-wheel-drive joy with precision handling and iconic style. 

Subaru WRX STi A-Line | 2011 GVF

The Bullet Boxer

2011 STi A-Line blends power and comfort. Built for mountains, tuned for the street.

Mitsubishi Lancer EVO GT-A

The Rally Ally

Rally inspired, a special Japan only variant featuring an auto gearbox making daily driving exciting and comfortable.

Nissan Fairlady Z (350Z) | 2008

The Z-Warrior

Muscular, raw, and iconic: the Fairlady Z 350Z channels true JDM spirit with its roaring V6 and timeless design.

Mitsubishi GTO Twin Turbo | 1995

The Cyber Samurai

A 90s Japanese icon that fused tech wizardry and muscular GT design.

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What are the requirements to drive in japan?

⚠️ You must present your original passport, a valid driver’s license, and either an International Driving Permit under the 1949 Geneva Convention or an official Japanese translation, depending on the country that issued your license.

Requirements vary by country.

Photocopies or digital images are not accepted. Please confirm your exact requirement before booking using the Japan Automobile Federation guidance: JAF — Switch to a Japanese License. We reserve the right to refuse service if documents do not meet legal requirements or cannot be verified.

What documents and checks are required to drive?

Before departure, staff verify driver identification, required driving documents (as applicable under Japanese law), signed waivers, and insurance. If a guest cannot meet legal or insurance requirements at check-in, they cannot drive.

This is a car rental service with a suggested, optional route. A safety car leads the way.

Bottled water and light snacks are provided. Admissions and meals are not included unless stated otherwise in your booking. Some tours may offer optional add-ons like a camera operator or themed lunch boxes.

The fleet includes models like Mitsubishi GTO Twin Turbo, Subaru WRX STi A-Line, Toyota GT86, and Nissan Fairlady Z. The listed specs show automatic transmissions across the current lineup; actual car selection is subject to availability on the day.

Routes, timing, or stops may be adjusted for safety or operations. The goal is to deliver an equivalent experience and similar tour duration.