Fuji Speedway & Fuji Motorosports Forest

Nestled directly in the foothills of Mount Fuji in Shizuoka Prefecture, Fuji Speedway (FSW) is one of the most historically significant and visually spectacular racing circuits in the world. Originally opened in 1965, the track is famous for its exceptionally long 1.475-kilometer main straight—one of the longest in global motorsport—which demands massive top-end power and has hosted everything from Formula 1 to the World Endurance Championship.

Today, the circuit has evolved into the Fuji Motorsports Forest, a massive, Toyota-backed regional development project that transforms the area from a simple racetrack into a comprehensive, luxury motorsport destination.

The Circuit Experience

For the touring enthusiast, Fuji Speedway is a dynamic, active facility. Even on non-race weekends, the paddock is often buzzing with track days, manufacturer testing, and high-end car club meets.

Track Access: Depending on the day, visitors can often pay a small gate fee to enter the paddock, walk the grandstands, and watch local teams shakedown their builds. If you are driving a rental sports car or your own JDM chassis, FSW occasionally offers "Experience Runs" where you can drive your own vehicle on the legendary tarmac behind a pace car.
The Vibe: Unlike the tight, technical touge of Gunma or Hakone, FSW is all about high-speed aerodynamic stability and raw power. It is the ultimate testing ground for top-tier Japanese tuning houses like HKS, Trust, and Spoon.

Fuji Motorsports Museum

Located inside the luxury Fuji Speedway Hotel (situated right on the west side of the circuit), the Fuji Motorsports Museum opened in 2022 and is a must-see for automotive historians.

A Century of Racing: While funded by Toyota, the museum is not limited to Toyota vehicles. It showcases over 130 years of global motorsport history, featuring roughly 40 meticulously curated race cars from various manufacturers including Porsche, Nissan, Honda, and Mazda.
The Exhibits: You can get inches away from legendary machines like the Mazda 787B (the first Japanese car to win Le Mans), the legendary Honda RA272 F1 car, and iconic Group C prototypes. It is arguably one of the highest-quality, most comprehensive racing exhibits in the country.

Fuji Motorsports Forest Welcome Center: The Front Door to Toyota's Racing World

Located right at the entrance of the sprawling Fuji Speedway complex, the Welcome Center serves as the perfect starting point before you dive into the track or the museum. Unlike the ticketed museum, the Welcome Center offers free entry and provides an incredible, up-close look at the active side of Japanese motorsport.

Rookie Racing Access: One of the biggest highlights is the direct access to the ROOKIE RACING garage. You can literally look through the glass and watch professional race mechanics prepping the team’s GR Corolla and GR Supra endurance cars for upcoming Super Taikyu races.
Live Testing: The facility features a circuit-like road directly adjacent to the center with zero viewing barriers. If your timing is right, you can stand just feet away as test drivers shake down track-prepped Supras and developmental chassis.
Special Exhibitions: The floor regularly rotates through rare circuit and rally cars, offering a more raw, "mid-season" look at Toyota's current motorsport efforts compared to the polished historical pieces in the main museum.

It is a quick, highly interactive stop that perfectly bridges the gap between the historical museum and the live action of the speedway.