Overview
The Akihabara Tourism Promotion Association (ATPA), a nonprofit promoting tourism in Akihabara, will run "Touge JDM Premium Quest: Akihabara to Gunma," a 4-day, 3-night tour for international visitors linking Akihabara and Gunma Prefecture. The initiative uses JDM (Japanese car culture) to send travelers who gather in Akihabara out to the regions.
Courses
Four tours will be held between November 16 and December 10, 2026:
- 1. JDM Drift Tour with ALBO: November 16-19
- 2. All-Japan Rally Championship Spectator Tour: November 21-24 (JAF All-Japan Rally Round 9 in Annaka, Gunma)
- 3. JDM Drift Tour with a Pro Driver: December 1-4
- 4. Gunma Tour of Hot Springs, Toys, and Classic Cars: December 7-10
The price includes three nights' lodging, a dedicated vehicle, an English-speaking guide, course activities, and listed meals. The official ambassador is professional drift driver Sayaka Shimoda.
Tour Details
- Tour: Touge JDM Premium Quest: Akihabara to Gunma
- Period: November 16 to December 10, 2026 (4 tours, 4 days/3 nights each)
- Organizer: Akihabara Tourism Promotion Association (Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku)
- Price: 200,000 yen per person
- Capacity: 8 per tour (32 seats total), first come, first served
- Booking: Via the tour page on the official website (opened October 16, 2026)
Recommended For
- International travelers interested in Japanese car culture
- Visitors who want to combine Akihabara with regional travel
- Anyone following Akihabara's tourism initiatives
