Honda Collection Hall at Mobility Resort Motegi

Why it's JDM relevant: The Honda Collection Hall is a must-visit for any Japanese car enthusiast. It's a world-class museum showcasing Honda's extensive history, from motorcycles to race cars and production vehicles. You'll see iconic JDM models, early prototypes, and legendary F1 cars.

They have recently undergone a renewal, offering an "Audio Story Guide" for a deeper dive into Honda's "story of dreams and challenges."

Local Flavors near Motegi circuit

Mobility Resort Motegi has dining options within the complex or venture out to a nearby town for some local Tochigi cuisine. As Utsunomiya is famous for Gyoza dumpling, so if you prefer that way, we could plan a gyoza meal. Otherwise, we can look for local restaurant around the area.

Nissan Tochigi Plant Tour (Advance Reservation Essential!)

The Nissan Tochigi Plant is where many of Nissan's luxury and sports cars, including the legendary Nissan GT-R, are produced. A factory tour offers a fascinating glimpse into modern Japanese automotive manufacturing.

Important Note: we have to absolutely check their Nissan website and make a reservation well in advance for the factory tour. Tours are typically offered on weekdays. Confirm their operating hours and booking procedures.

JDM Shop/Dealer Visit

Tochigi isn't known for a high concentration of JDM tuning shops like some areas. However, there are still couple places worth to see:

Autobacs Utsunomiya

Up garage Utsunomiya

Hard-off garage

Jms garage

Yellow hats garage

Apple car dealer garage

GR Toyota garage Utsunomiya

ARVOU (Tochigi Prefecture)

Sakamoto Engineering (Tochigi Prefecture)

If you're interested in the aftermarket and tuning scene, visiting a specialized shop can be a unique experience. You might see ongoing projects, unique parts, or even get to chat with the tuners.

Important Note: As these are private businesses. I have to contact them in advance to see if they welcome visitors or have specific hours for walk-ins. Please let me know in advance what dealer shop or garage you wish to visit. Some may be busy with customer cars and not set up for casual Browse.

Let's enjoy the JDM adventure in Tochigi!

This roadside station is one of the most well-known gathering spots in the northern Kanto region, often referred to by locals as the "Daikoku PA of Tochigi" due to the volume of modified cars that pass through.

The Scene: Enthusiasts often gather here on weekend nights. You can expect to see a wide variety of vehicles, from lowered K-cars and classic JDM sports cars like Silvias and Skylines to occasionally more exotic imports.