Motegi 2&4 Race (Motegi Town)
Japan’s premier Super Formula and motorcycle double-header racing event!
DATE
TIME & SCHEDULE
4th April (Sat) - DAY1 - Qualifying & Finals
Main Events:
9:30 am – SUPER FORMULA Round 1 Qualifying
10:40 am – All Japan Road Race Championship (JSB1000) Qualifying
11:40 am – Pit Walk (Experience the pit lane up close)
2:45 pm – SUPER FORMULA Round 1 Finals
5th April (Sun) - DAY2 - Qualifying & Finals
Main Events:
8:30 am – All Japan Road Race Warm-up Session
10:10 am – SUPER FORMULA Round 2 Qualifying
11:20 am – Pit Walk (Experience the pit lane up close)
12:45 pm – All Japan Road Race Championship (JSB1000) Round 1 Finals
2:55 pm – SUPER FORMULA Round 2 Finals
*All dates & activities are subject to change due to weather and/or unforeseen circumstances.
COST
There is a cost to attend this event.
Tickets are required for entry, with prices varying by access type and seating.
- General Admission (Adults): From 6,300 JPY (自由観戦券）here.
- 16-23 Year olds: Free general admission when applying for 16-23 ZERO円パスhere.
- Junior/Child Tickets: Discounted rates are available for students and children.
- Optional Extras: Additional fees apply for Paddock Passes, Pit Walks, and reserved grandstand seating. Please see here.
- Parking: Please see here.
How to enjoy the Motegi 2&4 Race
Watch Super Fomula Racing
Watch JSB1000 Racing
Exciting Pit Walks
Visit Honda's Museum
Try Zip lines
Food stalls
Enjoy Go Karting
Enjoy Glamping
Enjoy 1-2 days
🏁 Feel the roar of Super Formula and Motorcycle Racing 🏎️💨🏍️💨
💥Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled weekend! 🏁🏎️
The Motegi 2&4 Race is a rare chance to see Japan’s fastest machines battle on the legendary 4.801 km circuit. 🏁 Watch Super Formula cars 🏎️💨 and JSB1000 superbikes 🏍️💨 push to the limit!
Grab a pit walk pass to see mechanics in action and get up close to incredible engineering. 🛠️
Families can also explore 🌳 Mobility Resort Motegi, featuring a forest-themed park with children’s activities and a thrilling mega zip line. Visit the iconic 🏎️ Honda Collection Hall to see racing history too. Whether you’re a gearhead or visiting with family, the energy is electric and the sound is unforgettable! 🏁 🇯🇵
What else to do near the Motegi 2&4 Race
- Motorsports & Technology
- Visit Honda Collection Hall
- Explore Honda Fan Shop
- Enjoy rental go karts
- Outdoor Adventure
- Try the Zipline "Tsubasa"
- Explore Attractions in 'Hello Woods'
- Food & Local Culture
- Enjoy food ansd Onsen at Michinoeki Motegi
- Eat Delicious Soba
- Enjoy a Specialized Sauna at Gozenyama Village
Michinoeki Haga
Honda Collection Hall
Western Style Hotel
Motegi town has a few Western-style hotels such as Fairfield by Marriott and the Mobility Resort Motegi Hotel with spacious rooms. These can fill up during racing weekends, it is also useful to check Hotels in Utsunomiya city and Mito city which has many hotels.
Camping & Glamping Sites
Motegi town has a lot of nature, so there are a few campsites and cabin rentals, such as Nagomi, Eagle’s Nest campsite, and Mobility Resort Motegi.
Japanese Style Hotel
There isn’t Onsen hotels in Motegi Town but Mashiko Town next to Motegi has Mashikokan Hotel popular with overseas visitors.
Mashikokan Hotel
Access
(How to get to the Motegi 2&4 Race in Motegi Town)
How to get there
Public Transport
From JR Utsunomiya Station, take the special-event shuttle (reserve here – only one a day) bus bound for “Mobility Resort Motegi” (approx. 90 mins).
From Mito City, there is a local bus service (also once a day), 90 min.
Note: During major race weekends, buses with reserved seats often fill up fast!
Car
The Motegi circuit (Honda Mobility Resort) is a 50-min drive from Mito IC on the Joban Expressway or a 50-min drive from Moka IC on the Kita-Kanto Expressway.
Note: From Tokyo, Mito IC is closer. If coming from Tochigi & Gunma, Moka IC is closer.
Location & Address
Address
Mobility Resort Motegi
120-1 Hiyama, Motegi-machi, Haga-gun, Tochigi 321-3597, Japan
〒321-3597 栃木県芳賀郡茂木町桧山120-1
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Access from Tokyo
By Public Transport
Via JR Utsunomiya Station (Total from Tokyo 2.5hrs)
From Tokyo Station, take the Tohoku Shinkansen to JR Utsunomiya Station (approx. 50 mins). From JR Utsunomiya Station (East Exit- map), take the special-event shuttle bus (only one a day) bound for “Mobility Resort Motegi” (approx. 90 mins).
Click here to buy tickets for special-event shuttle bus (Utsunomiya Sta. – Motegi Circuit): https://motegi88.com/yoyaku/asoview/
*The bus departs early in the morning, so you may want to stay in Utsunomiya the night before.
Via JR Mito Station (Total from Tokyo 2.5hrs)
From Ueno Station in Tokyo, take the Express train (Hitachi or Tokiwa) on the JR Joban Line to JR Mito Station (approx. 75 mins). From JR Mito Station (North Exit, Bus Stop 7), take the local bus (only one a day) bound for “Mobility Resort Motegi” (approx. 90 mins).
*The bus departs early in the morning, so you may want to stay in Mito the night before.
*During major race weekends, buses with reserved seats often fill up fast!
We recommend using a travel app like Google Maps or Japan Transit Planner to find train times.
By Car
Via Mito IC on the Joban Expressway (Approx 2-2.5 hrs)
From the Tokyo metropolitan area, drive to the Mito IC (90 min), then drive another 50 minutes to Honda Mobility Resort Motegi Circuit (Total time from Tokyo is 2-2.5 hours).
You can also use the Kita-Kanto Expressway via Moka IC, which is also about 50 minutes to the circuit (Total time from Tokyo is 3 hours).
Parking: Paid parking is available.
*Please use a route planner such as Google maps to make sure there are no disruptions on the day you are traveling.
Contact Details (Event Organizer)
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