Set for April 14 - 29th, 2026, Join us as the FIRST RALLY Organization to Curate a rally in Japan! For this trip, it will be a very strict, hand selected Veteran ONLY group of 17 teams. We wanted to offer a true, authentic Japanese Experience rather than crowded, tourist filled hot zones. We will take you to the real side of Japan traveling around the Island.
We will be traveling to Japan during Peak Cherry Blossom Season!
Our Team will assist you with a variety of To-Do & will have a checklist of tasks required prior to the trip. From purchasing cellular data for Japan to getting your International Drivers License to setting up your Suica Card.
Flights are NOT included.
Cars ARE included but will be based on a first registration, first serve model. This is your 50% deposit.
BEGINNING JULY 4TH - ALL REGISTRATION WILL HAVE A 2.9% PROCESSING FEE INCLUDED
Tentative Itinerary -
DAY ZERO - All Teams are required to fly into Minneapolis International Airport (MSP). All Teams & Participants will then board the same flight to Japan. This will be a Non-Stop Flight. Most Teams will fly into MSP a day (or two) early & will be staying at the Mall of America.
We will be working with Delta to offer us group seating so all of us can sit together & a group discount. If you want to upgrade your seat to Delta One or First Class, please feel free to do so.
We will land in Haneda International Airport. This is where the adventure begins. We will navigate the airport together as a Team going through Customs, Currency Exchange, Getting on the Train, Navigating our way to the Hotel, Getting Situated as we spend our first night in Japan!
TOKYO - DAY ONE (1) to THREE (3) - We will spend three (3) days in Tokyo! Our first three days will consist of being tourists! Traveling on the Trains to get to some of the best restaurants, activities and experiences Tokyo has to offer! I am truly excited to share this experience with this group as a reminder, this trip will consist of ONLY VETERAN DRIVERS. Please be prepared to walk as these first few days will consist of extensive walking.
NIIGATA- DAY FOUR (4) - We will have your Rally Cars ready to go! Working with a our Rental Car Company, guests will have preselected on a first come first serve choice on what car they will be driving. You will be driving a right hand drive car on the left side of the road. We will head North out of the Cities visiting through Tochigi Prefectural Forrest, Nikko National Park as we make out way to Shibata, Niigata! We will have an incredible evening as we explore the city! We will spend two (2) nights here at this beautiful, stunning facility!
NIIGATA - DAY FIVE (5) - Spending our second day in Shibata, Niigata. Our day will consist of our first track day! Visiting Maze Sea Circuit, a hidden track tucked deep in the Mountains that has a direct view of the Ocean ... INSANE. We will have the track all to ourselves! You will have the opportunity to cross off your bucket list of, Driving a RHD Japanese Car on a Track next to an Ocean! We will then circle our way back to Shibata, Niigata to recap our day & enjoy our night!
KANAZAWA - DAY SEVEN (6) - We will launch from Niigata with a breakfast stop before heading South towards Kanazawa, Ishikawa. Riding along the coastline in the morning before making a stop in Toyama for lunch. We will then conclude Day 6 by staying in the Heart of Kanazawa and will enjoy a night out with local, authentic food!
KYOTO - DAY EIGHT (7) - Launching from Takayama, we will head to Kyoto! We will stop in Gifu for lunch as well as visiting the Hikone Castle! This is an incredible place that I cannot wait to share with you all! As we arrive into Kyoto, we will have the opportunity to explore this city as we will be staying here for two (2) days with the next day being a late start, we can enjoy our night out!
OSAKA - DAY NINE (8) - Staying for a second night in Kyoto. We will have a late start to catch up some sleep before heading to Osaka! Today will be a different pace as we will leave the cars at the hotel & will jump on the train as we head to Osaka! We will spend the day exploring the city & having lunch in true authentic Osaka locations! We will stay until the nighttime to truly experience the nightlife before taking the train back to Kyoto.
SHIZUOKA - DAY NINE (9) - Launching from Kyoto, we will be heading to the stunning Mt. Fuji! We have an incredible jam packed day for Day 9 as we will be partnering with Fuji Speedway! We will be staying at the Brand New Fuji Speedway Hotel where we will have a group dinner! This is an incredible facility that we can't wait to share with you all!
KANAGAWA - DAY TEN (10) - We will start our morning off with breakfast before heading onto the internationally famous track for ride-alongs with professional drivers! From Fuji, we will head out for lunch before making our way to Kanagawa! Staying in the Heart of the city, we will have the chance to explore local restaurants & bars!
KANAGAWA - DAY ELEVEN (11) - We will stay in Kanagawa for two (2) nights! We will have a late start allowing guests to explore the city! Later in the evening, working with our rental car company, we will hit some of the best spots in town for the true authentic Japanese car meets including the famous Daikoku Car Meet known as the "Mecca of the Car World" on Saturday Night!
TACHIKAWA - DAY TWELEVE (12) - We will depart from Kanagawa & head North towards Tachikawa! We will driving some amazing roads around Mount Tanzawa! We'll have lunch near the mountain before making our way to the city! Guests will have the chance to explore Tachikawa garden!
SHINJUKU CITY - DAY THIRTEEN & FOURTEEN (13 & 14) - Our final days in Japan. We will return the cars. Circling back to Tokyo, we will spend our last day in Shinjuku & Golden Gai enjoying the last day together as a family, recapping the incredible trip we just shared with one another. Good people. Beautiful Views. Car meets. Great Food. Guests will get the opportunity to explore the heart of Japan one final time.
HOME - DAY FIFTHTEEN (15) - We'll have one final breakfast in Japan before making our way back to Haneda Airport. We'll get grouped together and will head back to MSP concluding our first Annual GFORCE in Japan Rally. If your team needs help with logistics post rally, whether that's staying in Minnesota for an evening for the next day flight or need help with coordinating flights home from Minnesota, we are more than happy to assist!
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