JDM Drift Car Riding Experience

Experience the thrill of JDM drift car riding in Japan with Matenro Tours. Ride along, witness up close, and capture unforgettable moments.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Tsukuba Circuit - Gymkhana Area - Drifting is a culture that originated in Japan. It is widely embraced by people around the world, and now many visitors come to Japan from all over the globe to experience Japanese drifting culture.
    You will be able to ride on the passenger seat of a real JDM drift car in an officially organized circuit. You will…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Safety helmet and gloves for riding the car
  • English Speaking Local Japanese Guide
Additional Information

This is one of the first ever official JDM drift car experience activity in Japan provided by Matenro Tours. You will experience the mecca of Japanese drift culture. The activity offers the opportunity to actually ride along in a drift car, allowing you to immerse yourself in the thrill of drifting. For safety, we will provide you with a helmet and…

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Brian_l
Oct 10, 2024
A must try activity for car guys - This is an unforgettable experience. I will never forget the sound of the RB ripping it into drifting. The tour guide, Takeshi, is a genuine and chill guy, and was not pushy at all and offered to rebook and recommended cancelling due to poor weather. We're glad we went anyways as there still was a decent turnout of 12 cars or so. If you have things planned everyday, i.e. stuff you cannot skip, be aware that there is a very real chance there may not be events on your booked day and it may need to be moved and/or cancelled depending on your schedule The only feedback I have is that I wish the quality of the photography was higher, e.g. like the booking example photos (but the ones provided to us were fine). I also wish we could ride longer but that really depends on the passenger as one ridealong may be more than enough. I would highly recommend this activity to any car guy and will be booking again with Takeshi in the future.
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Dfish1232022
Sep 27, 2024
Memorable and unique experience - Such a great experience whether you have an interest in cars or not. Being driven around sideways is so different to just going fast. If you like taking photos, it’s also an awesome experience to get some cool shots. Takeshi who organised the experience was also really friendly and had good conversation on the approx 2hr drive each way. It felt like he cared about each person getting the most out of the day, organising a mix of ride alongs with intermediate and more professional drivers. This was the real Tokyo Drift!
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David_f
Sep 24, 2024
Thank you Takeshi. - Definitely one of the more unique and memorable things I did whilst in Tokyo. I got to ride along with both an amateur and a professional driver for a number or laps. The feeling of them throwing the weight of the car into the corner is awesome! If you like photography, bring along your camera or GoPro and get some great pictures too. Takeshi who organised the tour was also incredibly friendly and tailored the day to make sure we got the most out of it, heading to Nikko Circuit as they had a big event on there on the day I had booked where there would be more drivers and more opportunities to ride along. Good conversation on the drive to and from the circuit as well, I even got some good movie recommendations for my flight home!
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Ohad_m
Aug 26, 2024
Thrilling and exciting - One of the best things I've done in tokyo. We got there after a drive to Mobara. We got there and I was in 2 cars. Such a great feeling being inside the car. In total about 3 - 5 hours. Worth the money if you like cars and want to experience the thrill of being in a drift car.
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Scenic66770094421
Aug 2, 2024
Tokyo Drift!!! - This was definitely the most thrilling experience I’ve had in Japan! Experiencing ten times the thrill of a roller coaster in a dream JDM car was incredible! I highly recommend this experience to everyone.
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Amy_l
Jul 12, 2024
Saturday Morning Drifting Experience - Had a great time being up close and personal with the drifting community! Our guide was knowledgeable and kind and made sure we had an awesome experience.
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Thorns754
Jul 6, 2024
My best activity in japan ever!! - If you are into car and want to try the g-force of drift cars,I think you should hop on this trip ,this is the best thing i enjoy in japan so far.
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Camilathegreat
Jun 18, 2024
CALLING ALL NOVICE AND EXPERT CAR AFFICIONADO - If you want a thrilling action packed experience in the heart of Japan’s car culture, this is for you! My brother and I deeply enjoyed learning about the drift culture in Japan and experiencing it first hand. We were even lucky enough to drift with an award winning drift champ. I absolutely loved this experience worth every penny! Don’t forget to bring a long sleeve shirt, long pants, and closed toed shoes for this tour! You’ll need it for the drifting.
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Z3008ywantoinem
Jun 10, 2024
A true JDM experience ! - Thanks to Takeshi, who organizes this wonderful event, I was able to fulfill a childhood dream by experiencing the pleasure of drifting on a track surrounded by skilled local drivers! Takeshi goes out of his way to make you live a timeless moment! The drivers and the staff present are very kind and welcoming! I had the chance to ride in two different cars, including the legendary AE86 Trueno, for incredible drifting sessions! I highly recommend this to enthusiasts, to the true ones! Please come to this event humbly and respectfully, it's an incredible opportunity to attend.
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Rashed
May 4, 2024
The best drifting and racing experience. Very professional. - This was the best experience we had in Tokyo. Our driver Takashi was the best and very professional came on time and arranged the best tour with drifting and racing in Nikko circuit. Recommended and will do again next time.
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From $261
up to 6 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).