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Nara and Ikoma 'Drift' Moutains Driving Experience
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Joined 2026
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.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Shinsaibashi Arcade
- 2nd floor in the Shinsaibashi Arcade. Very accessible and easy to find! We will send you the exact location via GoogleMaps once you book this tour.
Drive through AmericaMura and get on the Kanjo Loop Expressway!
Drive through the iconic 'American Village' area in Osaka to get to the famous Kanjo Loop.
We can stop for a moment to grab some snacks for the journey.
Drink in the neo-culture of America-Mura. Grab some snacks/lunch for the journey.
Drive through the Nara Mountain pass tunnel
Drive through Ikoma village towns.
Explore the Japanese countryside towns, and experience the scenic Ikoma town. We will drop by a Convenience store, so please feel free to stock up on snacks, and if you do not have a packed lunch, please find something to eat for a picnic spot on the Ikoma mountains later.
Drive the Shigikoma Skyline roadway
Wind around the Shigikoma Skyline in our Mitsubishi Evolution 6.
The route is extremely scenic in all times of the year, however Spring and Fall are especially gorgeous.
Lunch Picnic at the Kanenonaru Observatory
Gorgeous view of Osaka at the Kanenonaru Observatory.
We can stop for a small lunch stop with the snacks/food purchased in Osaka or Ikoma.
Mt. Ikoma Observation Deck
Another incredible spot. You can see Osaka city and Nara city from this beautiful Hiking destination spot.
Return to Osaka for dropoff
Let us know if you have a requested Osaka-city dropoff point.
If not, we can return to the JapanDriveLegends Storefront
Ending Point
Shinsaibashi Arcade , Hotel or Osaka-city Dropoff
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Transportation via a Highly Customized Mitsubushi Evolution 6
*Guide fee
*Private transportation
*Gasoline, toll, and parking fees
*Hotel or central location drop off
- Lunch not included in Tour, so please either buy when we go to AmericaMura or Ikoma Convenience Store
Tour Important Information
* This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
* This tour involves a little bit of walking (at the observatory), so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
* This tour does not pre-prepare or supply lunch, you are welcome to bring a pack-lunch, however there are plenty of opportunity to buy at Convenience Store, McDonalds or local take-out in America-Mura
Important message from the supplier
Message me for a customized experience! Let me know what you like; and I can send you a custom itinerary made just for you based on what you like, and your personality.
Saturdays (especially the last Saturday of every month) are the bookings with the best chance to see the coolest cars in JDM Meets. Other nights might be quieter; but we can check social media for the best possible spot any night.
Events and tours may be cancelled in very bad weather.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2026
About Tour Guide Jonathan R.
Hi, my name is Jonathan,
Join me and help me craft an incredible experience in my favorite part of the world, Kansai.
Join me in an unforgettable experience exploring Kansai with me and my highly modified Mitsubishi Evo 6 'Gokuro San'.
I've lived in Japan for 18 years, I know Kansai inside out, and I work in the car export industry in Japan. Join me for my favorite tour, the JDM Experience, and cruise the Kanjo loop with me at night. Or explore the Ikoma 'Drift' Mountains with me for a day trip (this can also be incredible at night!). Also, send me a custom tour request, and I can custom build something for you! We could check out a car auction, head to a Japanese racetrack, or tour the Kyoto or Nara 'drift' mountains. Why not build a combination of both? Send me a message, and we can build an unforgettable experience.
I speak fluent Japanese, I can help with translations; I know all the best spots for food and drink. Send me a message; and even if I can't help, I can point you in the right direction.
See you on tour!
Reviews
Dylan C.
“Amazing time with Jonathan in Osaka!”
I had a personalised tour with Jonno in the Evo 6 (great car) and wanted to hit a lot of Osaka’s main hotspots. Jonathan helped us out with a customised itinerary and was super lovely, funny and knowledgeable about each site we went to. We not only had heaps for fun throughout the day but also just had fun hanging out with Jonno. This was also easily the best bang for your buck tour we have done on our Japan trip (we’ve done a lot), and you also get to ride in a super cool car. We’re super grateful for this experience!
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Jonathan R.
Thanks Dylan! I genuinely had a blast hanging out with you guys, and I enjoyed putting together the customised itinary adding extra recommendations here and there. I haven't been on the Tempozan Ferris wheel in years, so it was a great opportunity to get in on a great night-spot with you guys.
$221/ per group
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