Things for car enthusiasts to do in japan

I wanted to make a comprehensive guide for things that car enthusiasts would like doing during their japan trip besides the usual upgarage visits, if you have anything else ill add it, im gonna start with things I did on my last trip and what I plan for my next trip

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\[Mazda\]

\-Osaka

Mazda showcase – (listed as a dealer but is really just a showcase can be hit or miss only a few cars that change but I believe current cars are listed on the website) also just a few minutes walk from Osaka statin.

\-Hiroshima

Mazda Musuem – Reservations must be made online

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\[Nissan\]

\-Yokohama

Nissan GHQ

Nissan engine museum

Nissan Omori Factory

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\-Tokyo

Nissan Heritage Collection

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\[Toyota\]

\-Toyota

Tsutsumi Plant – Make sure to make reservations for a tour

Toyota Kaikan Museum

Toyota Techno Museum

Toyota Automobile Museum

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\[Subaru\]

\-Oto

Subaru Gunma plant – currently closed for tours but should reopen soon (must make reservations)

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\[Other\]

Fun2drive – JDM (and others but mostly JDM) sports car rental service in Hakone, that takes you to famous touges with a pace car (international drivers permit required)

car auctions – very common places and you can find some really cool cars in their lots more so in bigger cities

130R – sim racing shop located in Yokohama

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\[Shows/Events\]

\-Tokyo

Tokyo Auto Salon -3 day event every year admission is 3000 yen as of the 2022 event ([more info](https://www.tokyoautosalon.jp/2022/en/))

Tokyo Motor Show – Industry event dates for 2023 seem to be October- November ([more info](https://www.tokyo-motorshow.com/))

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\-Osaka

Glion Showroom – showroom with vintage, imported & rare models

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anything else comment and I will update the list