- Nagoya
- Suzuka
- Hakone
- Tokyo
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DURATION
7 days / 6 nights
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TOUR TYPESmall-group tourMax 20 people
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TRANSPORTATION
Bullet Train + Limited Express Train + Private Vehicle
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PRICE(Per Person)Booking closed
Overview
This is your once-in-a-lifetime Formula 1 holiday!
Ever dreamed of watching an F1 race in person? The smell of the exhaust, the scream of the engines and the thrill of the cars whipping past you at unbelievable speeds – this is high-octane holiday of a lifetime for any F1 fan!
On this tour, you’ll experience the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit with race tickets and exciting trackside activities. Suzuka’s iconic figure-of-eight layout has been a favourite of drivers and fans for decades – be part of it and experience what you can’t get from watching on TV!
The tour provides comfort with quality hotels and private transfers to and from the circuit, making it easy to tick off your bucket list! Plus, don’t miss the chance of visiting Japan. We’ll be taking you to some not-to-miss spots in Japan for your ultimate holiday.
- Experience an F1 race weekend at Suzuka + exclusive activities
- Cultural & history tour of Japan
- Fully escorted by our local English-speaking tour guide
- Small-group tour (maximum of 20 travellers)
- Set departure date
- Quality hotels throughout
- Pre-departure information session via Zoom
- 3 Days F1 Race Ticket in Stand “C” Lower Grandstand
- Exciting F1 activities: Guided Track Tour, Exclusive Pit Lane Walk, Championship Trophy Photo
- F1 Experiences Gift, F1 Experiences Lanyard & Ticket Sleeve, Race Programme included
- All local transportation including to and from track by comfortable private vehicle
- Luggage transfer from Nagoya to Tokyo
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Highlights
Guided Track Tour
Experience the Suzuka circuit from the drivers’ perspective with a lap onboard the flatbed truck used for the F1 drivers’ parade. Feel the turns and undulations of each corner while embracing the amazing views around the track!
Exclusive Pit Lane Walk
An exclusive walk down the pit lane. Get up-close views of the cars and the pit crews in action at the team garages! Time for photos of your favourite teams preparing for the race.
Championship Trophy Photo
Have your photo taken with the authentic World Championship trophies right on the F1 grid and make it a lasting memory to share with your friends and family.
Toyota Kaikan Museum
A must-visit for all car enthusiasts! A museum where Toyota displays its new models and technologies to the public. Take this opportunity to discover more about how vehicles are produced and Toyota’s approach from various perspectives. You will certainly see Japan’s craftsmanship.
Kirin Beer Factory
Embark on the Kirin Ichiban Brewery Tour! Here you get to see, touch, and taste what goes into making one of the best beers in Japan. Discover their production methods and the secret of their premium flavour. At the end of the tour, sample some of the finest beer Japan has to offer!
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Sumo Stable Practice
Here’s your chance to see another world-famous sport that’s exclusive to Japan! Visit a sumo wrestlers’ stable and watch the morning practice right up close. Combining their heft with flashes of speed, watch as they bring their opponents to the ground or shove them unceremoniously out of the ring!
Itinerary
Nagoya arrival
- Meals: Dinner
- Stay: Nagoya Tokyu Hotel (Standard Single Room)
Welcome to Nagoya!
Meet your tour escort and fellow travellers in the afternoon at the Nagoya hotel for your check-in formalities.
Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at your own leisure before you meet up again for the welcome dinner & tour briefing.
Get to know your fellow travellers while enjoying a beautiful French dinner.
Nagoya sightseeing & the F1 experience begins!
- Meals: Breakfast
- Stay: Nagoya Tokyu Hotel (Standard Single Room)
After breakfast at the hotel, board our private vehicle to tour Nagoya Castle. This historic landmark is one of the most famous in Japan, topped with a pair of golden statues displayed high on its roof.
We will then move on to the Suzuka circuit – let the excitement of the F1 weekend begin! Experience the exclusive pit lane walk followed by a guided track tour of the circuit. Take a photo with the Championship Trophy right on the grid!
Discover what Nagoya offers
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Stay: Nagoya Tokyu Hotel (Standard Single Room)
We begin our day by exploring Toyota Kaikan Museum – an automobile museum that’s a must for any car enthusiast. They exhibit Toyota’s technologies from multiple perspectives, making it an excellent opportunity to learn about Japanese craftsmanship.
After the museum and a quick lunch, we head for the factory tour of Kirin Brewery Nagoya. The brewery is more than a hundred years old and produces one of Japan’s finest beer. Discover the production methods and the secret of their flavour by sampling some fine Japanese beer!
F1 Saturday – Qualifying
- Meals: Breakfast
- Stay: Nagoya Tokyu Hotel (Standard Single Room)
This morning you will be transferred to Suzuka circuit for the thrills of the Formula 1 qualifying sessions. Watch the drivers push their cars to the limit as they try to advance though each qualifying session and secure their starting positions for the race. Can your favourite driver make it through to Q3?
After the excitement, you will be transferred back to the hotel for your overnight stay.
F1 Sunday – The Race is on!
- Meals: Breakfast
- Stay: Nagoya Tokyu Hotel (Standard Single Room)
After the excitement of qualifying comes the highlight of the tour – the Japanese Grand Prix!
Head to Suzuka circuit in our private vehicle and get your adrenaline rush on! Watch the race, feel the energy, the power of the cars and the fans, and embrace the excitement of being at the track. Good luck with your favourite team!
After the exciting day, we will transfer you by private vehicle back to the hotel from the circuit.
Change of pace in beautiful Japan sceneries – Hakone day trip
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Stay: Hotel Keio Plaza Tokyo (Standard Twin Room)
Luggage transfer from Nagoya Hotel to Tokyo Hotel. Travel light in Hakone.
It’s time to take our foot off the pedal as we visit the beautiful sceneries of Japan.
Board Shinkansen (Bullet Train) from Nagoya to Odawara to visit Hakone – a beautiful lake-side region known for hot springs.
Hop on a unique pirate-themed ship and cruise around the stunning Lake Ashi. Keep an eye out for Mt Fuji in the distance!
We stop for lunch before moving to Owakudani – an atmospheric volcanic valley.
In the afternoon, we’ll catch a limited express train “Odakyu Romancecar” from Hakone-Yumoto, bound for Shinjuku for your Tokyo overnight stay. Enjoy the seasonally changing beauty of the countryside and mountains on board.
Excitement until the last minute – Tokyo!
- Meals: Breakfast
On our final day, witness the intensity of another world-famous sport, sumo! Visit their stable and watch how sumo wrestlers train. You’ll be amazed to see how flexible they are despite their size!
After witnessing the sumo training, we head skywards to the 634m-high Tokyo Skytree. The never-ending sprawl of Tokyo laid out beneath you is a truly unforgettable sight.
We then stroll down the buzzing Nakamise shopping street in Asakusa. Sample traditional snacks and pick up those last-minute souvenirs before arriving at Sensoji – Tokyo’s most famous Buddhist temple.
As the sun sets, our tour comes to an end, and we return to the hotel.
We will assist you with a transfer to Haneda Airport for the flight home, or enjoy your trip onward!
We hope you had an exciting holiday!
Accommodation
Nagoya Tokyu Hotel
Standard Single
Nagoya Tokyu Hotel hotel is located in the heart of Nagoya with good range of dining options. Their spacious air-conditioned rooms include European-style furniture, flat-screen satellite TV and minibar. Each room has tea-making facilities, seating area, bathtub, and free Wi-Fi.
Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo
Standard Twin
Located in Shinjuku’s skyscraper district, the hotel is just a 10-minute walk from Shinjuku train station. Their comfortable rooms offer panoramic views of the Shinjuku skyline, flat-screen TV, minibar, coffee & tea facilities, and free Wi-Fi. They also provide complimentary toiletries, hairdryer, Japanese-style yukata robes, and slippers for all guests.
Inclusions
- 6 nights accommodation
- Meals: 6 x breakfast, 2 x lunch & 1 x dinner
- English-speaking tour guide throughout the tour
- Transportation: Comfortable private vehicle, bullet train, and limited express train
- Admission fees to Nagoya Castle, Toyota Kaikan Museum, Kirin Beer Factory Tour & Tasting, Tokyo Sky Tree and Watch sumo practice at a sumo stable as per the itinerary
- Luggage transfer from Nagoya to Tokyo
- Late check-out fee included on Day 7 (Until 15:00)
- 3-Day Race ticket – Stand “C” Lower Grandstand
- Guided Track Tour
- Exclusive Pit Lane Walk
- Championship Trophy Photo
- F1 Experiences gift, F1 Experiences lanyard & ticket sleeve
- Race programme
- All local transportation including to and from the track
Exclusions
- Flights
- Transfers outside the tour itinerary
- Hotel early check-in/late check-out fees (Exception: Late check-out fee is included on Day 7)
- Hotel incidental charges
- Drinks during meals
- Entrance fees to museums, temples and other attractions or places of personal interests not detailed in the itinerary
- Personal expenses such as telephone, laundry, shopping
- Travel Insurance
- Visa not included if required (note: Visa to enter Japan is not required for Australian citizens for trips less than 90 days)
Dates & Prices
Start Date – End Date
Accommodation
Single Room Base
Price per person
Availability
Booking closed
Group size: Min 7 people / Max 20 people
*Please contact us for our twin-share rates and triple-share rates.
*This tour is for travellers aged 15 years old and up.
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From sushi-making class to watching sumo wrestlers in action, a small group tour gives you access to experiences you might not otherwise see in Japan. All Kintetsu Japan tours are limited to just 20 people, ensuring you don’t miss a thing.
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About Kintetsu
In Australia
Kintetsu International Express (Oceania) is an ATAS accredited travel agent in Australia, a member of the Australian Federation of Travel Agents. In Australia, we specialise in arranging Corporate and Group Travel for businesses, schools, religious groups and cultural organisations. We have Travel Centres in Sydney serving our Australian customers and offices in Cairns, Gold Coast and Auckland handling Japanese inbound tours. We are also an authorised travel agent to sell Japan Rail Pass and Kintetsu Rail Pass in Australia
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