1: JDM Drift Tour from Tokyo
with ALBO:Akihabara to Gunma
(Nov 16–19, 2026)
A 4-day, 3-night JDM culture tour departing from Akihabara, built around a drift ride-along at Gunma Cycle Sports Center in an ORIGAMIJDM demo car. Also visit the Initial D pilgrimage sites and Saya's Corner on Usui Pass, stay two nights at Ikaho Onsen, and finish with a yakatabune boat cruise on Tokyo Bay. Limited to 8 guests. (Nov 16–19)
DAY 1 (Nov 16) Tokyo (Akihabara) to Gunma (Ikaho Onsen)
11:00 Meet at SEEKBASE Akiba - 3-min walk from Akihabara Sta. Denki Gai exit. Tour check-in.
11:30 GiGO Akihabara (racing-game experience) - Cockpit-style drift game previewing the pilgrimage course, at GiGO Akihabara Bldg. 3.
13:00 Atto Home Cafe - Maid cafe experience & lunch. Drawing and photo-booth (cheki) experience.
14:30 Miniature car & hobby shop stop (Tam Tam Akihabara) - A stop visited on foot en route.
16:00 Commuter van to Shibukawa - Sightseeing of Ueno/Asakusa from the van; in-van quiz game.
19:00 Check in at Ikaho Onsen ryokan - Natural hot-spring "golden water" baths.
DAY 2 (Nov 17) Gunma (Ikaho, Mt. Haruna, Gunma Cycle Sports Center)
10:00 Stroll Ikaho hot-spring town - Guided visit to the Ikaho Monument and 365-step Stone Stairway; lunch in town.
12:00 Commuter van transfer
13:00 Drift ride-along at Gunma Cycle Sports Center (lunch) - Ride along in a demo car driven by ORIGAMIJDM staff, all 8 guests can ride. Visit the on-site museum while waiting.
15:30 D's Garage - 3715-1 Shibukawa, Shibukawa City. A local car garage and shop stocking Initial D/JDM-related goods, vintage parts, and original merchandise. Souvenir shopping.
16:30-18:00 Commuter van transfer (Mt. Haruna sightseeing) - the real-life mountain believed to have inspired "Akina" in Initial D, popular with fans.
18:30 Second night at Ikaho Onsen ryokan - Natural hot-spring baths; a relaxing second night to rest.
DAY 3 (Nov 18) Gunma to Tokyo
09:00 Check out of Ikaho Onsen - Depart after two nights, heading toward Shibukawa.
10:00 Usui Pass / Saya's Corner - Initial D pilgrimage sites incl. Meganebashi Bridge; Sayaka Shimoda's "Saya's Corner" (no car on display).
11:00 Lunch (Oginoya) then SAYA CAFE - Famous Toge-no-Kamameshi lunch, then Sayaka Shimoda-themed "SAYA CAFE" inside Oginoya Yokokawa store. Receive the original kamameshi pot and a lid signed by Sayaka Shimoda (wrapping design random) and photo with AE86 & Silvia (Sileighty) under the Oginoya sign.
13:00-16:00 Commuter van transfer / optional Asakusa sightseeing - The guide gives a verbal introduction to A PIT Shinonome, Asakusa, and central Tokyo sightseeing spots for the next day's free time.
17:45 Yakatabune boat cruise (finale) - Funasei Tokyo Bay cruise & dinner.
20:30 Check in at Tokyo hotel - Hotel in the Asakusa area.
DAY 4 (Nov 19) Free time & departure
No guide or commuter van accompanies this day. Free time (A PIT Shinonome, Asakusa, and central Tokyo sightseeing spots were introduced verbally by the guide the day before). Tour concludes at the hotel.
Note: All ground transport is by a dedicated Hiace commuter van.