JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) day trip in Tokyo is an exciting endeavor! Tokyo's car culture is legendary, from sleek street machines to quirky custom builds. Here's a possible itinerary, keeping in mind that the best JDM experiences often happen in the evening or on weekends.
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests.
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel or train station
- At your hotel or train station - I will contact you on mobile.
Nissan Global Headquarters Gallery - Yokohama
Welcome to the incredible Nissan Global Headquarters Gallery in Yokohama! It's a dynamic, interactive space where you can truly connect with the spirit of Nissan!
What Awaits You on Your Visit:
Step into the sleek, modern showroom and feast your eyes on Nissan's latest and greatest vehicles. From the legendary GT-R and the stylish Fairlady Z sports cars to their cutting-edge electric vehicles like the ARIYA and LEAF, you'll see a fantastic range of cars up close. You can even sit inside many of them – perfect for that Instagram-worthy photo!
Future Vision: Be amazed by stunning concept cars that offer a peek into Nissan's innovative future. You'll get a sense of where automotive design and technology are headed!
Journey Through Time: Take a fascinating stroll down the "Heritage Corridor." Here, you'll discover iconic classic Nissan and Datsun models that tell the captivating story of the company's journey since its beginnings in 1933. It's a fantastic way to see how these legendary cars have evolved!
Tech Showcase: Dive into interactive displays that bring Nissan's advanced technologies to life. Learn about their intelligent driving systems, eco-friendly innovations, and cutting-edge safety features. You might even get a chance to try out a driving simulator for a virtual thrill!
Souvenir Central: It's packed with a wide array of official Nissan and NISMO merchandise – perfect for bringing home a unique memento of your JDM adventure.
UpGarage - Yokohama Machida Sohonten (Grand Head Store)
You're looking for UpGarage, a fantastic chain of stores in Japan that specializes in used car and motorcycle parts! It's a goldmine for JDM enthusiasts looking for specific components, accessories, or just wanting to browse the sheer variety of what's available.
While their headquarters isn't in Tokyo, they have a strong presence in the greater Tokyo area. Here's what you need to know:
What is UpGarage?
UpGarage is Japan's largest chain of used car and motorcycle parts and accessories stores. Think of it like a massive thrift store but exclusively for automotive gear! You can find:
Wheels and Tires: A huge selection of aftermarket and OEM wheels, and various tires.
Performance Parts: Exhausts, suspension components (coilovers, springs), intakes, turbos, brakes, and more.
Interior Parts: Seats (including Recaro, Bride), steering wheels (Nardi, Momo), shift knobs, gauges, audio systems.
Exterior Parts: Aero kits, spoilers, bumpers, lights.
Accessories: Dash cams, car audio, small gadgets, and JDM-specific items.
Motorcycle Parts: Many stores also carry parts for bikes.
Tools and Cycles: Some specialized branches focus on used tools or even used bicycles.
APIT Autobacs Shinonome (Tokyo)
APIT Autobacs Shinonome. It's in Tokyo and it's a must-see for anyone who loves cars, especially Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) cars.
Why Visit?
Everything for Your Car: You'll find almost anything for a car here. From new wheels and tires to special parts that make cars go faster (like exhausts and suspensions), they have it all.
Cool Car Stuff: Beyond parts, there are sections for cleaning products, car gadgets (like dash cams), and even clothes or toys with car themes.
More Than a Shop: It's not just shelves of parts. This place has:
A Cafe and Bookstore: Relax with a coffee and read car magazines or books right inside the store.
Race Simulators: Ever wanted to race a real car on a track? You can try a super realistic racing simulator here!
Live Car Work: Sometimes, you can even watch mechanics working on cars in the service bays.
Special Events: They often have special days where famous car brands or tuners show off their cars. It's a great chance to see some amazing vehicles.
Feel the Vibe: Even if you're not buying anything big, it's a fun place to just walk around, see cool cars on display, and feel the energy of Japan's car culture.
Tatsumi 1st Parking Area (Tokyo)
Why it's famous: Located on the Wangan (Bayshore Route), Tatsumi PA offers stunning skyline views of Tokyo, especially at night. It's a smaller, multi-story parking area compared to Daikoku, but it's still a popular spot for car enthusiasts to gather, particularly at night.
Best Time to Go: Evenings/nights, especially on weekends. It's known for its atmospheric views and is a common stop for tours.
Things to Note: It's quite high up, giving you a unique perspective, and it can shake a bit when heavy trucks pass by on the lower levels!
Daikoku Parking Area (Yokohama)
This is the legendary spot! world-renowned for its impromptu car meets. On weekends, especially Saturday & Sundays, it can become an open-air car show with an incredible variety of JDM vehicles, supercars, classic cars, modified machines, and everything in between. The atmosphere is generally friendly, and people are usually happy for you to admire their cars and take photos.
Best Time to Go:
Weekends (especially Saturday & Sunday afternoons/evenings): This is when you'll see the most action.
Friday and Saturday nights: Often see a good turnout of modified sport compacts.
Things to Note:
It's a public rest stop, so while meets happen, they aren't "official" events.
Police can sometimes shut down the area if it gets too crowded or rowdy. This is more likely late at night.
Be respectful, ask before touching cars, and don't rev engines unnecessarily.
It's a fantastic spot for car lovers to explore while in Tokyo!
Ending Point
At your hotel
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Drive & Guide fee
Interpreting Fee
Hotel pick-up in 23 wards of Tokyo
Transportation vehicle via K-car - Suzuki Alto Works
Fuel cost
Toll cost
The cost of any purchases made locally is not included
What to Bring:
Passport or ID card.
Before You Go:
- Wear comfortable shoes, clothes.
- Check weather conditions ahead of time. Please note, there are no refunds if the number of cars at the car meeting is affected by weather conditions.
- Check Message. We will send a message at least 1 hour before the tour starts.
- Personal expenses: Please bring some cash as some places might not accept credit cards ( at least 5000 yen)
My schedule can be flexible, up to my deadline of works.
I can guide you in any area of Japan, please contact me in advance!
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I’m based in the beautiful Tochigi Prefecture and absolutely love sharing Japan’s amazing culture, history, and hidden spots with visitors like you. Before doing tour guiding, I was a public school teacher, so I’m great at making stories come alive and helping you really connect with the places we visit.
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