Hakone JDM Tour: Drive Iconic Japanese Cars

Experience Hakone’s scenic roads in iconic JDM cars. Drive up to four models, guided by experts. Book your thrilling adventure today.

Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Anest Iwata Turnpike Hakone - Begin your journey with an exhilarating drive along the renowned Hakone Turnpike, where winding roads and breathtaking scenery await. Take a refreshing pause at the Turnpike Skylounge to enjoy stunning panoramic views.
  • Lake Ashinoko Sky Line - Experience the world-famous Lake Ashinoko Skyline, considered one of…
What's Included
  • JDM Sports Cars Rental
  • Insurance for Rental Cars (Excess applies)
  • Fuel
  • Toll
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Join us for an unforgettable driving adventure in Hakone with our amazing fleet, featuring the R35 GT-R, R32 GT-R, FD3S RX-7, GR Supra, GR Yaris, Lancer Evolution 6, Honda Integra Type R, Honda S660 (Spoon), and Alto Works (Monster). After an exhilarating drive through mountain passes, participants will attend the world-renowned Daikoku PA car meet in…

Location
Anest Iwata Turnpike Hakone
2-22-1 Hayakwa
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Q949xhjoelr
Dec 14, 2025
Highlight of my trip - An unforgettable experience. Amazing cars, incredible roads, and a team that truly cares about making it special. If you love driving and cars, Driver’s Lounge Japan is a must. Josh was an amazing guide with incredible knowledge of the cars and the roads . If you’re nervous don’t be . Josh will guide you
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U3382plandrewc
Nov 15, 2025
Truly immersive driving experience for true car lovers! - This JDM car experience was one of the best experiences i have had. Since getting picked up from the train station (so easy!!) It was a big day but an amazing experience driving some of the best cars in the JDM scene. If you are an Inial-D or JDM fan (superfan) this is the only tour you need to do to really get a full experience. It was fun, varied and Josh was on point with getting us used to the cars and then having fun! I will be recommending this to all my friends back in Australia and will be looking at booking again when we come back. Thanks Josh and the Team!
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Nuggets87
Nov 13, 2025
Bucket List - CHECKED!!! - The Team at Drivers Lounge made my dream to drive manual JDM Legends in the Iconic Mountains in Japan come true. Driving and navigating in a foreign country is very intimidating, and attempting to do this on my own on a self guided tour was not an option. From my initial inquiry everything was prompt and professional. Communication and questions were clearly addressed and quickly calmed any fears I had as I was going solo on this tour (my wife and kids had no interest in joining me lol). Arrival at G-Base was perfectly instructed per the email provided. Even stopped at a local bakery for some goodies on my walk. The tour and experience is very well thought out and planned, I feel like everything was carefully sculpted to ensure the best client experience. Individual head sets for direct communication with the the incredible guide Josh and other drivers, pre-set GPS cell phones, planned stops all made the tour incredibly easy. The cars offered are also VERY well maintained and drive amazingly. Being a car fanatic I can tell that the cars are constantly serviced with preventative maintenance. Engines were strong and smooth, and idles were steady. Suspension were sporty yet comfortable as we are driving all day. I cannot express my sincere thanks and enjoyment of this tour, Drivers Lounge truly exceeded my expectations. Thank you Clements and Josh!!
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Culture15519371349
Sep 21, 2025
Excellent driving trip - Excellent experience! Wonderful cars with different driving characteristics. Tour guide is friendly and experienced, knowing the routing well and giving us clear instructions. Scenic view is everywhere throughout the trip. The routing is fun to drive.
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Y5166kkjoep
May 14, 2025
Hakone & Daikoku tour - Amazing day out if you if your are in to cars or just wanting a different way to take in some of Japans sights. The host and other staff were super friendly and helpful with a great knowledge of cars, culture and history of Japan. Even picking you up from the local station. A great choice of cars and a once in a lifetime experience!
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T3177enrobertj
May 7, 2025
Awesome JDM sports car legends driving experience - I had a great tour throughout the whole day and beeing able to drive several vehicles in comparision is a really awesome concept. The guys were super relaxed and focused on providing me with the best experience possible. I would highly recommend it for every JDM car enthusiast who is searching for an unforgettable driving event in Japan.
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Maxhn8669em
Apr 25, 2025
Drivers Lounge is the best driving tour you will book in Japan. - The best driving tour you will book in Japan. In our month trip to Japan we done tours with 2 of the current popular companies in Japan to Diakoku and Hakone before booking with Drivers Lounge. And we can honestly say that every part of the process, including booking, shuttle to and from the nearest train station, the level of care the staff put into their cars, the relaxed nature of the briefing, not trying to scare you out of driving, and the trip out take and focus on the driving experience itself, it all couldn’t have been done any better. It helps that the staff speak both fluent English and Japanese, as I found this a huge struggle on the alternative drives. And that they are both huge car enthusiasts and want you to have the best time physically possible. One major difference that is worth noting, is how they include a mobile phone in each car with every point you drive to on each tour, so not only do you get to follow the guide, with radio instructions, but you can keep track of the route yourself so you have no fear of getting lost! Being able to drive multiple cars is the cherry on the cake, it allows you to compare the JDM legends back to back and truly feel the quirks and differences of each car. I was able to compare their Honda integra to the Evo 6 and I still couldn’t tell you what car I prefer due to how different each car was to experience. If you are looking for a driving experience in Japan, this is the one you want to do. And I will definitely be returning any time I visit Japan.
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From $741
up to 4 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).