MotoGP Japanese Grand Prix (Motegi Town)
MotoGP 日本グランプリ（茂木町）
World-class MotoGP motorcycle racing action at Motegi’s premier circuit.
DATE
TIME & SCHEDULE
Practice Day - Oct 2nd (Fri)
Main Events:
9:00 am – Moto3 & Moto2 Free Practice 1
10:45 am – MotoGP Free Practice 1
3:00 pm – MotoGP Practice (Session for Q2 entry)
Qualifying & Sprint - Oct 3rd (Sat)
Main Events:
8:40 am – Moto3 & Moto2 Free Practice 2
10:10 am – MotoGP Free Practice 2
10:50 am – MotoGP Qualifying (Q1 & Q2)
12:45 pm – Moto3 & Moto2 Qualifying (Q1 & Q2)
3:00 pm – MotoGP Sprint Race
Race Day - Oct 4th (Sun)
Main Events:
9:40 am – MotoGP Warm-up session
11:00 am – Moto3 Race
12:15 pm – Moto2 Race
2:00 pm – MotoGP Grand Prix Race
*Official Schedule can be found online here.
COST
There is a cost to attend this event.
Tickets are required for entry, with prices varying by access type and seating.
Ticket Types & Prices: Tickets sold online here
- General Admission (3-Day Pass): From ¥13,000 (Advance)
- Reserved Seating (3-Day Pass): From ¥17,000 (G Seat) up to ¥27,000+ (Victory Stand V Seats)
- Special Offer: The "16-23 ZERO Yen Pass" allows youth (ages 16–23) free general admission (advance registration required).
- Children (Ages 3 to Middle School): ¥2,200 for a 3-Day General Admission pass.
- Optional Extras: Additional fees apply for Paddock Passes, Pit Walks, and reserved grandstand seating. Please see here.
- Parking: Please see here.
*Most spectator tickets include a 3-day "Park Passport" for resort attractions.
How to enjoy the MotoGP Japanese Grand Prix
Exciting atmosphere
World-class racing action
Exciting Pit Walks
Visit Honda's Museum
Try Zip lines
Food stalls
Camping
Fun for Families & Friends
Enjoy 2-3 days
Experience the ultimate 🏁🏆 MotoGP 🏍️💨🏍️💨 speed festival at Motegi!
Prepare for the thunderous roar of 1000cc engines! 🏍️💥💨
Known as the “Formula 1 of motorcycles,” the MotoGP Japanese Grand Prix 🏆 is a high-octane spectacle where riders hit speeds over 340km/h. 💨
There are many types of tickets to choose from including camping sites, tent areas and passes. 🎟️
The energy is ⚡️ electric both on and off the track. Explore the massive fan zones featuring the world’s top manufacturers, grab iconic street food, and enjoy the resort’s 🎡 family attractions. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or a first-timer, this global 🎊 celebration of speed offers an unforgettable adrenaline rush in the heart of Japan. 🇯🇵
What else to do near the MotoGP Japanese Grand Prix
- 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 and Onsen at Michinoeki Motegi
- Explore nearby Mashiko pottery town
- 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 MotoGP Japanese Grand Prix in Motegi Town)
How to get there
Public Transport
*Click to buy tickets for the Motegi GP Express Bus here.
From Shinjuku Station and Tokyo Station in Tokyo, you can take the Motegi GP Express Bus (reservation required) to “Mobility Resort Motegi”. (approx. 3 hrs)
From JR Utsunomiya Station, take the Motegi GP Express Bus (reservation required) or a taxi to “Mobility Resort Motegi” (approx. 70 mins).
From JR Tsukuba Station, take the Motegi GP Express Bus (reservation required) to “Mobility Resort Motegi” (approx. 130 mins).
From Mooka Railway Motegi Station, take the Motegi GP Express Bus (reservation required) to “Mobility Resort Motegi” (approx. 30 mins).
Note: During MotoGP race weekends, seats on these buses 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.
*Driving is the most flexible option, but expect heavy congestion on race days.
*Pre-purchased parking tickets are mandatory for most on-site lots during the MotoGP weekend.
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
*Click to buy tickets for the Motegi GP Express Bus here.
Direct from Shijuku Station Bus Terminal (Total from Tokyo 3hrs)
Take the Motegi GP Express Bus (reservation required) to “Mobility Resort Motegi”. (approx. 3 hrs)
Direct from Tokyo Station Bus Terminal (Total from Tokyo 3hrs)
Take the Motegi GP Express Bus (reservation required) to “Mobility Resort Motegi”. (approx. 3 hrs)
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 Motegi GP Express Bus (reservation required) bound for “Mobility Resort Motegi” (approx. 90 mins).
*The bus departs early in the morning, so you may want to stay in Utsunomiya the night before.
Via JR Tsukuba Station (Total from Tokyo 3hrs)
From Akihabara Station, take the Tsukuba Express to JR Tsukuba Station (approx. 50 mins). From JR Tsukuba Station, take the Motegi GP Express Bus (reservation required) bound for “Mobility Resort Motegi” (approx. 130 mins).
*The bus departs early in the morning, so you may want to stay in Tsukuba 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.
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