Drift Academy Japan is the ultimate Japanese car culture experience. During the trip we will visit various JDM workshops, meet with some great car builders and famous drivers. Enjoy the VIP experience at Formula Drift Japan. Learn the beautiful art of Drifting at the world famous Ebisu Circuit in our fleet, with our profession instructors. Dine and experience some best Japanese food and hospitality. Our team is with you the whole time and can answer any questions about drifting or Japan that you might have! We also do add some sightseeing throughout the trip. This will be an experience you will never forget!
Embark on your Japanese adventure, the journey kicks off in the bustling heart of Shibuya, known for its iconic intersection which is claimed to be the busiest intersection in the world and has featured in movies like Fast & Furious Tokyo Drift. You’ll immerse yourself into Japanese culture, sightseeing before indulging in a traditional Japanese dinner, then onwards to exploring the vibrant Tokyo nightlife.
Indulge in the ultimate VIP drifting experience at Daigo's Fat Five Land. This exclusive private party is a rare opportunity to rub shoulders with the drifting champion Daigo Saito and enjoy some thrilling tandem laps with him. For experienced drivers, the chance to drift unique layouts adds an extra layer of excitement. The festivities continue with a BBQ, providing a setting to share stories and laughter with Daigo. After an adrenaline-packed day, head to the hotel near Ebisu Circuit for a well-deserved rest.
Embark on a two-day drift experience at the iconic Ebisu Circuit, immersing yourself in the fundamentals of drifting to refine your skills and techniques. You’ll feel the rush of adrenaline as you take part in drift taxi rides around North Corse and Togue Course, providing a unique perspective on the art of drifting.
We’ll also explore the ARIOS Supercar & Performance Car Shop. Witness an array of high-performance machines and delve into the world of automotive excellence.
We head back to Tokyo after breakfast, where we will sightseeing a couple of cool locations like ASAKUSA&SHIBUYA. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmospheres of Shibuya and Harajuku, capturing the essence of Japanese pop culture while taking the opportunity to do some souvenir shopping.
Step into the world of automotive innovation with a visit to the Nismo Omori Factory, a world-famous facility in the automotive tuning industry. Marvel at the precision and attention to detail as you explore the factory, home to Nismo GTRs and limited-edition engines. Gain insights into the craftsmanship that defines Nismo's reputation for excellence.
Continue the journey with a visit to the legendary Mooneyes hot rod shop in Yokohama. This American-style hot rod haven has a unique charm, showcasing a fusion of Japanese and Western automotive cultures. The day concludes with a visit to Daikouku Parking Area, where the vibrant local car scene comes to life. From supercars to JDM classics and motorcycles, witness the diversity of Japan's automotive culture. Cap off the day with a delightful Japanese BBQ dinner, savouring the flavours of local cuisine.
We will visit super famous Drift Kart Big Bang in Yokohoma for 5 races, then visit the all new Liberty Walk Harajuku store in Tokyo, which is in the fashion center, we will meet our Hiroshi who is the fashion brand 430 bossman and Olympic BMX technical director, he will show up around the area and followed by an unique dinner.
Embark on an automotive adventure with a visit to Super Autobacs, heaven for car enthusiasts. This expansive store is a treasure trove of aftermarket automotive accessories and performance parts, catering to the needs of every automotive enthusiast.
Following this, the journey takes you to the iconic RWB (RAUH-Welt BEGRIFF) headquarters, a must-visit site for Porsche enthusiasts. Founded by the legendary Akira Nakai, RWB is renowned for its wide-body kits and performance upgrades, giving each Porsche a unique and aggressive aesthetic. Dive into the artistry of RWB through an exclusive tour, witnessing the craftsmanship that goes into creating these automotive masterpieces. Afterwards, you’ll enjoy some sightseeing, taking in the local culture, before indulging in a delectable dinner to cap off the day.
We will visit Robbie Nishida's workshop, check out some cars and discuss some FDJ2 technicals, then we will all heads to Heyman where is the base for Minowa Family, the father Shinji Minowa, wife Masayo Minowa and the super famous son, 13 yo FDJ R1 champion Hiroya Minowa, we will meet and greet with the family, check out their workshop and machines, super VIP experience to dine with the family and chat about the secrets of what it takes to be a FD Champion. Followed by a nice dinner together.
We will leave Tokyo after breakfast, driving to a few spots to see the famous Mt Fuji, Japan's highest peak at 3,776 meters. Revered in Japanese culture, it's a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a symbol of scenic beauty, attracting visitors and climbers from around the world, we will then head to Shizuoka to explore and rest.
We will travel from Tokyo to Nagoya, after arrival we will visit the Liberty Walk HQ which is a Japanese tuning shop that specializes in creating wide-body kits and other aftermarket modifications for high-end sports cars, such as Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Porsche and etc.
Visit Toyota museum in the morning then visit the famous GTR shop Garage Defend. Followed by dinner and check out Nagoya nightlife.
Arrive at Suzuka Twin Circuit in the morning, attend driver briefing, spectate FDJ2 Qualifying, checking out pit set ups, event scheduling
Arrive at Suzuka Twin Circuit in the morning, spectate FDJ2 Top 32, checking out pit set ups, event scheduling.
After checking out hotel in Nagoya we will visit a very cool secret location before we travel back to Tokyo and the add on tour finishes.
Our drift programs cater to all skill levels whether you are new to drifting or you have had a few track days under you belt, everyone will get the opportunity to learn and refine their drifting skills at the world famous track - Ebisu Circuit!
During the trip we will visit Nismo factory, Toyota Museum as well as touring some world famous shops like HKS, Fat Five Racing (Daigo's Shop) and meet amazing car builders, this is one of lifetime experience!
We provide an exciting culture experience which includes traditional spa resort, fine dining. Learn about Japanese culture and giving you the opportunity to feel like a real local, this is a unique experience that hard to come by as a tourist as you will be companied with our Japanese staff.
Learn from the BEST! Drift Academy instructors have lots of experiences from instructing thousands of customers in he past. We might even bring guest coaches such as World Drift Champion Daigo Saito and D1GP Champion Team Orange if schedule allows.
Our Drift Taxi is a 4 door sedan with 4 racing seats equiped professional drift car, taking thrill rides with friends at Ebisu Circuit. Drift Taxi rides will be on North Course, Driftland and the super crazy tight Touge Course! It is a super fun experience for everyone!
Drift Academy has carefully selected some best vehicles to learn the skill of Drifting. All the cars are well setup and provide excellent reliability, which means maximum track time, tyres, fuel and all drift car related costs are indluded.
Back in march 2017 my wife and I did the full drift academy with sky and his team.3 full days of drifting glory and couple extra days Both sides of so many xtra bonuses ....Sky and his team were so much fun they made the trip for us ..so much good laughs and friendships made we really love hanging with them and learn to drift ..as for the drifting you havta try it ,holiday of a life time learnt so much and now very happy with our drifting skills ....one cool thing about the trip is my wife had very little drifting skills(same with me) but she came away happy as with her new skill set and would encourage other girls not to b afraid and give it a go!we also had privledge of staying in genuine Japanese onsen and meeting amazing people like Daigo saito,Team orange memebers and other amazing car guys ...so overall I would say this trip was a 10 out10 and tell people to give it a go the whole thing will change you and you will have a prefect time ..thanks to all the guys in the team ..specially T.D , Tuxx , and the man who brings its all togther Sky Zhao!
Jared Campbell, New Zealand
I did the 3 days at Ebisu in Japan. It was my first time drifting and my first time to Japan. Sky and Tux really made the whole experience amazing. They not only taught me to drift well enough to link corners, but they made sure every day was full of experiences. We stayed in a traditional Japanese Spa Resort and enjoyed the culture to the full. Every day there were surprises we didn't expect and it all added to an unforgettable experience. Without a doubt the best holiday I have ever had and would recommend it to anyone. We got to meet Drift royalty, experience real Japanese culture, do hot laps with Daigo and Sky. Too many amazing aspects to mention them all. I would highly recommend this for the skills you'll learn but also for holiday and experiences. I will do this again!!!
Peter Hansen, New Zealand
Best fun I ever had, and I loved every minute of the trip! It was my just time to be in Japan, and see the car culture myself with Sky's team is mind blowing, we went to Ebisu Circuit for 3 days drifting, I have learn a lot myself, so stocked to have Daigo Saito as a teacher, and we shared a couple of drinks afterwards, we also did many things outside of drifting like visiting Daigos crazy workshop and RWB HO is one hot spot where everyone want to check out in person. I would recommend this to anyone who is looking to learn drifting or even just want to experience the true Japanese Culture! Thanks for the fantastic trip Sky and rest of the team!
Long Yi, China