Drivers Lounge JP
Located in Noborito, Kawasaki—just a short train ride from central Tokyo—Drivers Lounge Click to open side panel for more information is a premier JDM car rental and guided tour company. Built by enthusiasts for enthusiasts, it offers the rare opportunity to push legendary Japanese sports cars on the exact mountain passes and expressways that made them famous.
I rediscovered my passion for JDM machines and driving cars from the 90's through Drivers Lounge. Upon going on a driving tour where I was a passenger in April 2025, I knew I had to get back into owning, driving, and restomodding these legendary machines!
As of today, and for the future, I am the person that has gone on the most driving tours with Drivers Lounge. I drive with them every time I visit Tokyo; I've driven all of the cars from their fleet, but it's the people that keeps me going back time after time. And yes, I am good friends with them now.
Check out all of my driving experience videos below, or visit my YouTube page directly here.
The Curated Fleet
The garage is stocked with meticulously maintained, professionally tuned hero cars equipped for optimal touge handling. The lineup features icons like the Mazda RX-7 FD3S, Spoon-sport Tuned Honda S660, and the Nissan R32 Skyline GT-R, providing a perfect benchmark to see how a Japanese-tuned R32 setup handles the mountains compared to your own garage at home.
Legendary Guided Routes
Instead of navigating complex Japanese toll roads and traffic alone, their guided, convoy-style tours handle all the logistics. You can carve through the world-famous Hakone Turnpike and Izu Skyline, embark on an Initial D Gunma expedition across Usui and Myogi Pass, or join their guided evening cruises straight into the Daikoku PA car meet.
Yes, my first visit to Daikoku PA was with Drivers Lounge, and I will always remember my first:)
The Car Rotation System
For their daytime mountain tours, the experience includes a unique vehicle-swapping system. Drivers rotate through different cars in the convoy throughout the day, allowing you to experience multiple legendary JDM machines all in a single, all-inclusive booking.
All-Inclusive Logistics
The tours are designed to let you focus entirely on driving. The packages cover fuel, comprehensive insurance, highway tolls, and a complimentary transfer from Noborito Station directly to their lounge.
