TOKYO JDM ROUTE
Not just one route.
Choose how you want to experience Japan:
– Night meets at Daikoku
– Mountain drives in Hakone
– Or build your own custom route
Drive real JDM cars. Fully legal. Fully guided.
WHO WE ARE?
Akebono Tokyo Drive is a premium self-drive tour service powered by Akebono Co., Ltd — a trusted name in the Japanese car scene for over 20 years. We offer iconic JDM cars, curated routes, and full support so you can focus on the thrill of the drive. You choose the car — we take care of the rest.
HOW IT WORKS?
Discover unforgettable journeys through Tokyo's most iconic destinations
Choose your car and date
Pick the right car, date, and experience format — we’ll help shape the perfect JDM drive around your style.
We prepare your experience
Your car, route, and full setup are ready in advance — fully legal, fully organized.
Meet & drive briefing
Quick intro, safety briefing, and you’re ready to drive your own JDM car in Tokyo.
Drive through Japan your way
From city streets to mountain roads — this isn’t a tour, it’s a personal JDM experience.
Choose Your Route
Exclusive automotive tours in Tokyo
Daikoku Tour
Custom Tour
Hakone Tour
BEFORE YOU DRIVE
Just a couple of things to know before your Tokyo experience starts.
Valid driver’s license
• International Driving Permit (IDP)
(or official translation for some countries)
• Passport
• Basic driving confidence
If you’re not sure about your license — just text us, we’ll check it for you.
Most drivers need an IDP (Geneva Convention).
But if you’re from countries like Germany, Switzerland, Monaco, France or Taiwan, a Japanese translation of your license is enough.
No stress — we’ll guide you through it.
• From 20+ for some cars
• Certain models may require a bit more
We’ll match you with the right car based on your experience.
Everything you actually need:
• JDM car
• Fuel
• Insurance
• Guided route
• Full support from our team
• Stops at iconic locations like Daikoku PA
This is a real driving experience — you’re behind the wheel.
We take care of the route, safety, and details —you just enjoy Tokyo from the driver’s seat.
Everything you actually need:
• JDM car
• Fuel
• Insurance
• Guided route
• Full support from our team
• Stops at iconic locations like Daikoku PA
Coming with friends? It's even better
Our tours are priced per car — not per person.
So you can split the cost between your crew.
Book 2 or more cars and get 20% off
Use promo code: GROUP20
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Experience the Tokyo Drive difference
Absolutely great experience, perfect if you truly want to experience Tokyo JDM, and let's just say they let you have fun ;). Our guide Jordan was super cool, very helpful and made the experience smooth and truly special. Will be back
Absolutely incredible experience! I booked the Hakone Tour with a gorgeous Honda S2000 and was completely blown away by the car, the tour and the incredibly nice guide. If you want to experience authentic JDM car goodness and beautiful scenery, this is the way to go. I wish I could give more than 5 stars, well worth the money!
Jordan was great. He is a very knowledgeable guy and really cares about the scene. Unfortunately some of the meet spots were closed down by police, but even with that he still led us around Tokyo and showed us the scene. I got to drive the white Supra, light but responsive clutch and smooth gearbox made for a very enjoyable time. Thank you guys again for the great tour. I will definitely be booking again when my friends and I come back to Japan.
I had the most amazing time on this experience. Our tour guide Jordan was able to pick us up from Ginza without any issues and he was super helpful. We were able to chat about Tokyo and he gave us insight into the daily workings of Tokyo and each prefecture we would pass through. I was definitely not expecting to see as much of the city as we did and when our original plans for Daikokuya fell through due to police closures Jordan and Akebono where ready for a back up location in an instance. They saved our night and created and unforgettable experience for our trip. Definitely will be recommending this to all my friends.
Jordan was fantastic. He was kind and knowledgeable and was such a great lead car. It was my first time navigating the streets of tokyo and having him be patient ensured a safe and thoroughly enjoyable drive through the hottest spots around. Driving the beautiful highways of tokyo at sunset in a Supra was a dream. Definitely plan on recommending this to my friends.
Thank you to Jordan for showing us around in his RX-7! I can't recommend this driving experience enough - it's a fantastic way to see Tokyo and get a glimpse into the city's car culture through the various stops we made. A must-do and hope to do again.
I booked my Supra tour with Akebono during my week long trip to Japan and had an amazing experience! Jordan made the process easy and ironed out any details we needed smoothly before the day of the event. We were able to see some key spots in the city and make it over to the Daikoku car meet before closure. For anyone coming over to Japan and looking to experience car culture in the city, I highly recommend booking with them for an event you won't forget!
I would recommend this trip 10/10 times for anyone that wants to experience the car scene in Japan. We done the self drive daikoku experience, and Michael (our guide) was the absolute best!
An unforgettable experience.I had a difficult situation because I took myself at the last moment for my reservation and they managed to accommodate me with a solution so that I could live this experience! Excellent service! The experience is excellent! And the car is incredible!
The best tour in Tokyo without a doubt.. Highly recommended .. My tour guide Jordan was simply the best 👍🏾 Definitely going again next time I'm in Japan ..
See what drivers say about Akebono.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Premium driving experience in Tokyo at night
Yes, insurance is included in the tour price.
Yes, an international license is required.
No, IDP and license of your home country is enough.
You can check here https://english.jaf.or.jp/driving-in-japan/drive-in-japan
No, the price includes fuel, insurance, and tolls.
We have an automatic transmission car available.