THE ULTIMATE TOUR OF JAPAN FOR AUTOMOTIVE ENTHUSIASTS – - JUST CARS

If an automotive-themed tour of Japan sounds good, adding first-class accommodation and travel sounds even better, right? Sharing the experience with a group of like-minded individuals is better again, while having the affable Warren Brown as tour leader is the cherry on top. On the ‘Classic Automobile Tour to Japan,’ you’ll get all that and more!

The ultimate deep dive into Japan’s auto industry, events and JDM car culture, the Classic Automobile Tour to Japan also takes in Japanese historical sites, cultural experiences, shopping and sightseeing, making it a great tour for couples.

Bookings for this 18-night tour (28 March – 15 April, 2027) are open now. Entry numbers are limited and expected to sell out.

The ultimate tour of Japan for automotive enthusiasts – join Warren brown for a car-themed Japanese travel experience

Tour the factories and heritage collections of Toyota, Nissan, Mazda and Honda
Attend the Concorso d’Eleganza Japan
See 500+ vehicles in the Motor Car Museum of Japan
Visit the Fuji Motorsport Museum and other museums
Experience JDM street culture at the famous Daikoku
Drive a go-kart in the heart of Tokyo, and on the Suzuka F1 track
Cultural, historical and other non-automotive attractions
Entry numbers limited to enhance the experience

Presented by Travelrite International P/L, the 18-night Classic Automobile Tour to Japan runs from 28 March to 15 April, 2027, with overnight stays in Tokyo, Nagoya, Yokohama, Komatsu, Kyoto, Nara and Hiroshima.

To avoid the stress of negotiating traffic and unfamiliar road laws, tour participants travel by chartered coach (or rail) between destinations, but there will be opportunities to drive, including laps of the Suzuka Grand Prix Circuit.

Past, Present and Future

Japanese car culture is surprisingly diverse, and the respect the country shows for its automotive history is impressive. An early stop on the Classic Automobile Tour to Japan is the Honda Collection Hall at Motegi that displays more than 350 restored vehicles from the brand. What other manufacturer can top that? For two-wheel fans, Yamaha and Suzuki museums are also on the itinerary.

Building the newest while preserving the oldest carries through to the likes of Toyota, Subaru and Mazda, who have their own heritage collections that are stops on this tour.

The NISMO Omori Factory, recently in the news for the expansion of NISMO Performance Centres into Australia, is on the itinerary, too, where you can see race cars that established Nissan’s revered NISMO performance brand, followed by a visit to the Nissan Heritage Museum that displays 450+ cars.

Beyond the factories and museums, the tour also visits the Daikoku Parking Area in Yokohama – a truck rest area that’s become a showcase of grassroots JDM car culture.

Not Just Japanese

If you thought prestige concours events were only a British, Euro or American thing, you’ll get an education on this tour – by attending the Concorso d’Eleganza Japan. Held in the grounds of an ancient Buddhist temple, the predominantly Italian theme for this annual event demonstrates that Japanese car culture isn’t devoted entirely to the domestic product.

Same goes for the Mahojin Super Car Museum that showcases the best from Europe, while the Dachi Old Car Museum and Motor Car Museum of Japan display cars from beyond the Land of the Rising Sun, too. For something different, there’s also a visit to Tamiya, the famous maker of R/C and plastic scale model cars.

At Suzuka, participants will be able to drive laps in the ‘Circuit Challenger’ EV and experience the sound and vision of F1 in the circuit’s Racing Theatre.

Not Just Cars, Either

If automotive every day is a bit too much (especially for partners!), the Classic Automobile Tour of Japan itinerary includes attractions that aren’t on wheels. A visit to the historic Asakusa District of Tokyo is followed by heritage sites in Kyoto, like the Philosopher’s Path, Gion geisha district, Imperial Palace and Zen temples - dates for the 2027 tour mean you may see Kyoto’s famous cherry blossom trees in bloom, too. The tour will also take in the UNESCO Heritage Listed Yakushi-ji Temple in Nara.

More recent Japanese history can be experienced at the Peace Memorial Park and Genbaku Dome in Hiroshima, along with a ride on the Bullet Train, a visit to the famous Ginza shopping precinct and other sightseeing opportunities.

Warren Leads the Way

If you remember Warren Brown from his time as co-host of Top Gear Australia, his travails on the Peking to Paris, or recreating Francis Birtles’s drive from London to Melbourne, you’ll know he’s the perfect host for an automotive-themed tour of Japan – or anywhere else! Away from his day job as a cartoonist and columnist for Sydney’s Daily Telegraph, Warren has a passion for automotive history (fuelled by hands-on experience with cars of all kinds) and has no trouble spinning a yarn!

Along with leading tour participants on the various factory and museum visits, Warren will be “on pole” for a unique driving tour of Tokyo in street-legal go-karts and host the farewell dinner.

Why Choose Travelrite

Travelrite International P/L have more than 40 years’ experience in the industry and run more than 100 tours annually. Family-owned and operated, Travelrite offer tours to suit a range of interests. In the automotive arena, Travelrite conducts tours coinciding with Formula One events, plus classic car tours of Europe and New Zealand.

Tours themed around gardens, golf, music, football, cycling, architecture, food and wine are also available – even bridge tours (the card game, not the river crossing!). And if you’re on a budget, value holiday packages are available, too.

To see all the available Travelrite International tour packages, click HERE.