JDM Drift Experience: Tokyo's Drift Culture

Experience the thrill of JDM drift car riding in Japan with Matenro Tours. Ride along, witness up close, and capture unforgettable moments.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Tsukuba Circuit - Gymkhana Area - Introducing Matenro Drift Racing, the original drift team from Tokyo, Japan.
    Drifting, a cultural phenomenon that began in Japan, has gained global popularity. Enthusiasts from around the world now travel to Japan to immerse themselves in the authentic Japanese drifting experience.
    Participants have the opportunity…
What's Included
  • Intense real JDM drift riding experience
  • Private transportation
  • Local JDM car meet (usually no tourists)
  • English Speaking Local Japanese Guide
  • Safety helmet and gloves for riding the car
  • Real Local Japanese drift scene
Additional Information

Matenro Drift Racing is an original drift team based in Tokyo, Japan.
This is among the first official JDM drift car experience activities in Japan, brought to you by Matenro Drift Racing. Participants will have the chance to explore the heart of Japanese drift culture by attending a local drift car meet. The activity includes the unique opportunity to…

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Normanm34
Aug 1, 2025
Father and son memories made! - Takeshi made this special from start to finish! Drifting was a birthday surprise for my son who is a total petrolhead and was excited to see the modified JDM cars that were at Nikko circuit! We both had a few different rides with experienced drivers. Takeshi was extremely attentive all day and we had fantastic conversations not only about drifting and the cars, but also Japanese culture. The drivers we met were very welcoming and seemed to really enjoy having us onboard. A great father and son memory for us. Thank you Takeshi and the drivers.
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Patrice31-2018
Jul 28, 2025
Unique - Takeshi, as well as the pilots present, were very kind. Takeshi explained to us, as well as the Japanese drift culture, Japan as a whole, and also the technique DE drift cars. We were each able to do 2 laps EN passenger with amateur drivers, who really mastered their driving. DE of petrol and guaranteed cracked tyres. The passion for motorsports is present in these amateurs. Although Takeshi is bilingual Japanese - English, the pilots present were DE real locals who did not speak English. Takeshi did a little interpreting. Unique and unforgettable experience. Unfeasible EN France. The peculiarity of drift is that we are not looking for performance. Having a passenger does not handicap the amateur pilot in his practice, and is therefore widely accepted. It's part DE the culture.
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Haejung_m
Jun 27, 2025
Best experience in Tokyo - Glad we got to reschedule for a day that worked because it was such a cool experience! Hiro promptly picked us up and was so kind and friendly. My 19 year old son had the time of his life! It rained but I still got to go with incredible drivers.
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Albertog573
Jun 23, 2025
Amazing Drifting Experience - I honestly wish there was a way to give more than five stars. Takashi made this experience unforgettable from start to finish. He picked us up exactly where we were supposed to meet and made everything feel easy and comfortable right away. The drifting itself was unbelievable. It wasn’t a touristy version of racing—it was the real deal. We were surrounded by experienced drivers, and the entire racetrack community was incredibly friendly. You could feel the passion they had for what they do. We always felt safe, but the adrenaline was definitely there! Takashi also went out of his way to make sure my 14-year-old son had a great time. He coordinated extra drive time and even more exciting cars, which really made the day special for him. If you're someone who loves cars, speed, or just unique experiences, this is something you shouldn't miss. We're already talking about coming back to do the drifting lessons next time we’re in Japan. Highly recommend it!!!
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Lori_t
Jun 22, 2025
Awesome - Awesome experience. Best part of our trip to Japan. Highly recommend. Everyone was so friendly. When we return to Japan, we will do this tour again.
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Evenr0
Jun 18, 2025
Incredible experience - Crazy fun. The guide was very friendly and also knowledgeable about the local car scene. We, a group of 4, got to be passengers while talented drivers was drifting on a racing circuit. Many cool cars modified for drifting. Easily the highlight of my trip to Japan.
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Saxonw319
Jun 9, 2025
Ummm..it can’t get better - Absolutely amazing time. My favorite thing that we did on our trip to Japan by far. Super pretty area with many wonderful photos and the people are amazing.
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493martinh
Jun 2, 2025
Drifting was meant to be learned in Japan - I just finished my first drifting lesson — cars were not meant to move like that… and I loved it. 10/10 would recommend and would do it again
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Davidbt5658qq
May 21, 2025
Best Experience in Japan! - Matenro Drift Racing has by far provided the best experience we’ve had in Japan by a long shot! If you enjoy cars the drifting experience is an absolute must! We organized two tours with the drifting experience and Fuji Speedway. We were extremely comfortable with Takeshi and appreciated his excellent communication! We would highly recommend these guys if you want some unforgettable memories on your trip. We’re still having fun looking back on all of our pics & vids!
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Karen_s
Jun 7, 2025
Exciting but very short ride time - The guide was great- friendly and helpful. The drifting itself was incredible once in the car. That said, the ride lasted less than 5 min which felt short for the price paid to the tour operation. It also was not clear we would be getting rides by asking individual drivers on the fly. I appreciated that effort but more transparency about how the drivers are supported would have been nice. We would have loved to know some of what we paid supported their efforts. Still a fun experience overall.
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From $236
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).