Daikoku Nights/Days JDM Japanese Car Meet & Culture Experience

Join us for an unforgettable JDM and Japanese car culture experience in Tokyo. Explore the iconic C1 Loop and Wangan highways, visit legendary car spots, and immerse yourself in the eclectic world of classic and wild cars.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Roppongi Hills, Shop & Restaurant - Along the way you will pass the Roppongi Hills Mori Tower building, home to many prestigious international companies, upscale shopping, and fine dining.
  • Tokyo Tower - Seeing the Tokyo Tower from the C1 Loop Hwy at night is an incredible experience.
  • Rainbow Bridge - On the way we will cross the Tokyo Rainbow Bridge with views that are simply divine, spectacular, awe inspiring. There are many places that you can see Tokyo at night but this one can only be seen from the car, and what a view it is!

On one side you will see a spectacular city scape full of lights and on the other, equally impressive lights of Odaiba island with its amazing Fuji TV building.

  • Tatsumi 1st PA - There are many ways to experience a vibrant city like Tokyo but nothing compares to a night run on the highways around the city.

Looping the iconic C1 Hwy, immortalized in video games and in car lore, weaving between buildings and through tunnels just hits different. Night scenery is spectacular.

We will take a 20min break at Tatsumi PA, a place where many car enthusiasts come for a stop while making loops on the highway or getting ready to head to, or are coming back from Daikoku PA.

Approximately 30-40min of driving in comfort and 20-30min stop to stretch your legs.

  • Odaiba District - While crossing the Tokyo Rainbow Bridge you will get great views of Odaiba, the man-made island home to residential buildings, shopping, and leisure activities. You will get a chance to see the unusual Fuji TV building among others.
  • Haneda Airport Terminal 2 Departure Area Airport Lounge - We will pass through the Haneda Airport through tunnels under the runways. If we are lucky and the time is right then we can see airliners taxiing above us as we enter the tunnels.
  • Yokohama Bay Bridge - Just before arriving at Daikoku PA you will get an amazing view of the Yokohama Bay Bridge and off the Yokohama skyline. Yokohama is a major cruise ship stop and you may see those also.
  • Daikoku Parking Area - Heading towards your final destination we will take the Wangan Hwy. This is a long straight highway connecting Tokyo and Yokohama made famous by the street racing escapades of the ‘90s and a manga, aptly named Wangan Midnight.

Ever since then it has been the artery connecting key epicenters of Japanese Car Culture.

Daikoku PA is an unassuming parking area that has been a place for nightly car gatherings for decades.

You can see iconic JDM machines from stock, classic to wild time attack builds, from drift machines to Kaido Racers, and from obscure to highly popular. There is probably something for everyone there.

You will also find plenty of Euro metal and American muscle. If you are lucky, you may see supercars, vintage classics, lowrider, and hot rods, you name it.

You will be driven in comfort for 30-40min and rest for 2hrs to stretch your legs, shop, and drink if you so desire.

All along we will immerse you in the stories behind the car culture and life in Japan.

  • Minatomirai - On the way back you get a beautiful view of the Yokohama city skyline, Minatomirai area, and Yokohama Port.
  • Rainbow Bridge - One of the best views of the Tokyo city skyline is from the car when you cross the Rainbow Bridge from the Odaiba side to Tokyo….breathtaking.
  • Shibuya - On the way back to Shibuya you will have more opportunities to see the awesome night views of Yokohama and Tokyo.

The crossing of the Tokyo Rainbow Bridge from the Odaiba side to Tokyo is among the most spectacular views of the Tokyo skyline.

The drive back will take 45-60min with even more opportunities to take photos/videos while engaged in fun conversations about cars, the people, and life in Japan in general.

What's Included
  • Comfortable experience in a luxurious JDM Performance Van (if chosen)
  • Exciting experience in a true JDM Legend (if chosen)
  • Services of a knowledgeable, passionate, and friendly car nut
  • Small group or Private atmosphere and a chance to make friends for a lifetime
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • Luxurious experience in a powerful JDM Premium Sports Sedan (if chosen)
  • Multiple locations along the route with a deep history and connection to the Japan car culture
What's Not Included
  • Any food, drinks, or souvenirs that you may wish to purchase during the experience
  • Guarantee as to the type and number of cars that you will see - Depends on who decides to come out
  • Weather guarantee - If we could, we would, but we can’t :)
  • Language guarantee - We try our best to match the desired language with the experience guide
Additional Information

From legendary JDM SPORTS CARS, through JDM PERFORMANCE SEDANS, to LUXURIOUS JDM VANS, we have options for everyone to deliver an UNFORGETTABLE CAR EXPERIENCE…put your seatbelts on and enjoy!

We will take you on the iconic C1 and Wangan highways, see spectacular views of Tokyo, make stops at epicenters of Japanese Car Culture the legendary Daikoku and Tatsumi plus others and see an eclectic collection of cars from classic to absolutely wild.

We have the experience, the knowledge, and the absolute desire to make your memories from Japan the best that they can be. Your time is precious to us and we want to fill it to the brim with fun, passion, and excitement.

Run by professionals with over 30 years of insider auto industry knowledge, and a lifetime preoccupation for cars, we know we can do that. We will share stories, history, and the current state of the industry and the car scene with you. But we also want to learn about your piece of the world and the car culture there.

Let’s GO!

  • This experience visits car related places
  • For groups of 4-5 please book the SMALL GROUP - Performance Van option
  • We do provide a booster seat for the “car enthusiasts in training”
  • Small foldable strollers can be taken depending on the size in the Sedan and Van option.
Location
2-chōme-29-8 Dōgenzaka
Meeting Point is located in SHIBUYA in front of, or in the immediate vicinity, of the Royal Host Restaurant in Dogenzaka. Alternative Pick-up points available at Tokyo and Yokohama Stations. Please contact us for details. PLEASE NOTE: JDM Sports Legend experience start point is at Ueno Station.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Luke_y
Jul 15, 2024
Excellent! - Despite miscible weather on the day it was excellent experience and really enjoyed thanks to good turn out of desired cars as well as great talk about cars with Michael who is running this tour with his "Wikipedia" level of knowledge! I really recommend this tour which give you unforgettable experience!
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Belindacb3842sg
Jul 9, 2024
Great experience...highly recommend it!! - Jason was a great guide. Warm, friendly and knowledgeable. The car was comfortable, great aircon in the humid weather. It was a great family experience and a highlight of our trip in Tokyo for our teenage son. Some great cars on display and some of the drivers will let you sit in their cars. Highly recommend this tour company.
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Samlk3278ah
Jul 1, 2024
An incredibly fun night! - I had the privilege of getting a private tour with Michael with my partner. This was a gift she had given me, and I felt like the luckiest man ever. Michael was an absolute blast, and had an absolute wealth of knowledge of Japan, and the Japanese car culture. We first toured around some of the highways of Tokyo, before stopping at a small car meet. We then headed to Daikoku where I was absolutely amazed by the Japanese night life. I was sad we had to wrap up the night because Michael was great. I would absolutely recommend this to any JDM or car fan in general. Thanks, Sam
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S221cqjonp
Jul 1, 2024
See the cars and sights of Tokyo Drift - Great night out including riding the C1 loop and drooling over lots of cool cars, old and new, standard and modified, 600cc to 4 litres. Michael was a really friendly host, very knowledgeable and made it a great evening out. Highly recommended
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Matthias_b
Jun 27, 2024
27th of June 2024 review - Honestly one of the most insane night i could have lived here in Tokyo… Michael (the guide) is a very kind and passionate guy, and it is very easy to talk to him about everything ! I saw so many different cars, i didn’t expect it to be as good as it was, i will definitly do it again :)
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Chad
Jun 24, 2024
Unforgettable night with Michael - The Daikoku tour itself was a visual feast for any car lover, but having Michael as our guide truly elevated the experience. His dedication to sharing his passion for cars and his friendly, approachable demeanor made for an unforgettable tour. I highly recommend this tour to car guy visiting Tokyo, and I can’t thank Michael enough for making it such a memorable experience.
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Sebastian_j
Jun 23, 2024
Great experience - Michael is a great organizer. From the drive to the information covering all aspects, even beyond the car meet, of Japanese life, you felt very well taken care of. It is worthwhile to take the tour with Michael!
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Lucaam6944ut
Jun 23, 2024
Great experience - Great guide, great experience, great cars! If you like cars and you are near Tokyo, Daikoku PA is a must visit. Cant wait to go there again.
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Grant_h
Jun 21, 2024
Amazing JDM Experience! - We had such a fantastic time! Micheal is a car industry veteran and is very clearly clued into the scene. Super great to talk to and very knowledgeable. This was one of the highlights of our trip.
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Darryl
Jun 29, 2024
A night of special cars - Great guide. Very informative very friendly. A great night, on time pickup. Car immaculate clean. Would recommend the service. Would have same guide again. Happy happy happy
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