Fun2Drive
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Fun2Drive is the original JDM sports car entertainment company near Mt Fuji, only 2 hours from Tokyo. Conveniently located at a gateway to the greatest touges (mountain passes) in Japan, we offer guided tours and the largest fleet of JDM sports cars from NISSAN: Skyline GT-R & Fairlady Z, HONDA: New NSX NC1 & Classic NSX NA1, TOYOTA: Supra & AE86, MAZDA: RX-7, MITSUBISHI: Lancer Evolution, SUBARU: WRX, and more.
Hakone-machi, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
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Kienan O'Neill
6 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
Went here with my Dad, and I would highly recommend it to not only car enthusiasts, but to anyone looking for a great day trip.
We took the Expressway bus as recommended from Shinjuku, and were dropped right out the front of the pick-up location. We chose the Nissan Skyline 1971 'Hakosuka' and were not disappointed.
Heavy steering, heavy brakes, heavy car. Truly authentic, and great fun to drive.
We chose the Ultimate Hakone drive, in which Nozo was our guide. The trip involves roughly 120kms of high mountain roads, narrow turns, and several scenic breaks, including one for lunch at an overlook restaurant. The whole drive takes roughly 5-6 hours depending on the pace of the drivers. In our case we finished a little earlier than the 6pm end time.
When we were all done, the team even stayed with the group while we waited for the bus back to Shinjuku station, and made sure we got the right tickets.
Next time I come to Japan, I'll definitely be visiting the Fun 2 Drive team again.
We took the Expressway bus as recommended from Shinjuku, and were dropped right out the front of the pick-up location. We chose the Nissan Skyline 1971 'Hakosuka' and were not disappointed.
Heavy steering, heavy brakes, heavy car. Truly authentic, and great fun to drive.
We chose the Ultimate Hakone drive, in which Nozo was our guide. The trip involves roughly 120kms of high mountain roads, narrow turns, and several scenic breaks, including one for lunch at an overlook restaurant. The whole drive takes roughly 5-6 hours depending on the pace of the drivers. In our case we finished a little earlier than the 6pm end time.
When we were all done, the team even stayed with the group while we waited for the bus back to Shinjuku station, and made sure we got the right tickets.
Next time I come to Japan, I'll definitely be visiting the Fun 2 Drive team again.
Written February 1, 2020
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Max
1 contribution
Feb 2020
Even as someone who isn’t obsessed with cars, the views that you see on this tour are absolutely gorgeous! Our tour guide Yoshi was excellent. He made driving on some of the more challenging sections of the roads much less nerve-wracking than they would have been if we were on our own.
I highly recommend for anyone who can get to Hakone to experience this tour, ESPECIALLY if you love cars. The highlight of my entire trip.
I highly recommend for anyone who can get to Hakone to experience this tour, ESPECIALLY if you love cars. The highlight of my entire trip.
Written March 15, 2020
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Simon S
Melbourne, Australia8 contributions
Nov 2019 • Couples
Fun2Drive offer such a unique experience that will never forget as long as we live. Amazing cars, great team and an iconic location.
We were able to email the team in advance to make sure we got the car we wanted and could not have enjoyed the day more. It was great to share the experience with a variety of people from all over the world who all were smiling from start to finish.
Highly recommend!
We were able to email the team in advance to make sure we got the car we wanted and could not have enjoyed the day more. It was great to share the experience with a variety of people from all over the world who all were smiling from start to finish.
Highly recommend!
Written May 4, 2020
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Josh
7 contributions
Nov 2019
Leave extra time when arriving, made it JUST on time on the bus. Did the Ultimate Drive and it was better than I thought it could be. I had lowered expectations as the weather forecasts for November weren't great but it was clear enough to see Fuji and I need the sunnies I didn't pack.
Drove the NSX and they had just replaced the clutch which was nice. It seems for the Hakone Ultimate Drive, the best cars are light, quick, non-turbo cars with the amount of bends. We were all having a blast but the guy in the Hakosuka seemed a step above!
Drove the NSX and they had just replaced the clutch which was nice. It seems for the Hakone Ultimate Drive, the best cars are light, quick, non-turbo cars with the amount of bends. We were all having a blast but the guy in the Hakosuka seemed a step above!
Written February 23, 2020
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Dan
Rockhampton, Australia69 contributions
Dec 2019 • Couples
Getting there on time is a bit tricky, luckily the bus drops you off right in front of it! From there your smile starts and doesn’t stop the whole day.
The tour was pretty good had crappy weather but were still able to enjoy the cars. As others have said you have an ear piece in (drivers only) and the lead car tells you what’s happening, tight corners, cars coming or parts of initial d your driving on.
You get time along the drive to get some photos with your car and others cars. The GTR35 was my choice and it was unreal use the manual mode !!!
The tour was pretty good had crappy weather but were still able to enjoy the cars. As others have said you have an ear piece in (drivers only) and the lead car tells you what’s happening, tight corners, cars coming or parts of initial d your driving on.
You get time along the drive to get some photos with your car and others cars. The GTR35 was my choice and it was unreal use the manual mode !!!
Written January 12, 2020
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SCH
Singapore, Singapore16 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
Brilliant experience for anyone who loves cars - the fleet of iconic Japanese rides are immaculately maintained, while the Fun2Drive have curated a breathtaking route along the Hakone turnpike, and marshals the convoy along in a safe yet fun manner with constant update to the driver on upcoming road conditions.
We did the core Hakone drive which starts at 12 and ended closer to 5 (depends on traffic). There were a few stops for photo taking along the scenic spots en route but otherwise it just a joyous cruise listening to the mechanical rhapsody of the VTEC/ boxer / rotary engine under the hood.
Coming from Tokyo, the Shinjuku Express Bus was an easy connection, just pay for the bus ride out as you can buy the return ticket on the returning bus (and you wouldn’t know the exact time of return as it depends on traffic). About 2 hours each way, so perhaps an overnighter in Hakone would be well placed.
One of the most memorable automotive experiences for this petrolhead
We did the core Hakone drive which starts at 12 and ended closer to 5 (depends on traffic). There were a few stops for photo taking along the scenic spots en route but otherwise it just a joyous cruise listening to the mechanical rhapsody of the VTEC/ boxer / rotary engine under the hood.
Coming from Tokyo, the Shinjuku Express Bus was an easy connection, just pay for the bus ride out as you can buy the return ticket on the returning bus (and you wouldn’t know the exact time of return as it depends on traffic). About 2 hours each way, so perhaps an overnighter in Hakone would be well placed.
One of the most memorable automotive experiences for this petrolhead
Written December 5, 2023
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Joshua F
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Feb 2023
This is a once in a lifetime thing to do if you ever want to drive your JDM dream car. Mine being the AE86 from Initial D and I was able to get a chance to check out and drive the vehicle on some of the touges from the anime featuring the car.
Although the AE86 was a little tricky to get used to at the start compared to what I normally drive, I got better driving it as the tour progressed. Overall, going down the Hakone Turnpike, going up the Tsubaki line, and all these other touges in a slow cruising tofu delivery Corolla from the 80s will be something I'll never forget. I owe it to this rental company for giving me the opportunity to get behind the wheel of my JDM dream car.
The staff were really kind, and this tour was very well coordinated. I also enjoyed having another AE86 be my main pace car when going up and down the touges in classic Initial D fashion. I did my best to keep up with it and stayed close to it in the corners lol.
Overall, I strongly recommend coming to this place.
The only negatives with this company were the security deposits we needed to submit should we have damaged the vehicle in the tour. So, I had to really take precaution and not bump into anything or go too fast and risk spinning out. So be prepared for expensive security deposits between 330,000 yen to 660,000 yen before you go. One more negative involves the drive configuration on certain vehicles like the AE86 having no power steering. Vehicles with no power steering are incredibly difficult to maneuver whenever you need to drive slow or maneuver for parking. Once you get it moving though, it's not too bad and feels like when you steer normally in your own car. You'll definitely get used to their vehicles in about an hour or 2 and if you drive up there from home if you live in Japan, you may forget how to drive your own car especially if it's a manual when it's time to leave.
Overall, a great experience and a once in a lifetime opportunity to drive your favorite JDM or Eurospec car in Japan.
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Although the AE86 was a little tricky to get used to at the start compared to what I normally drive, I got better driving it as the tour progressed. Overall, going down the Hakone Turnpike, going up the Tsubaki line, and all these other touges in a slow cruising tofu delivery Corolla from the 80s will be something I'll never forget. I owe it to this rental company for giving me the opportunity to get behind the wheel of my JDM dream car.
The staff were really kind, and this tour was very well coordinated. I also enjoyed having another AE86 be my main pace car when going up and down the touges in classic Initial D fashion. I did my best to keep up with it and stayed close to it in the corners lol.
Overall, I strongly recommend coming to this place.
The only negatives with this company were the security deposits we needed to submit should we have damaged the vehicle in the tour. So, I had to really take precaution and not bump into anything or go too fast and risk spinning out. So be prepared for expensive security deposits between 330,000 yen to 660,000 yen before you go. One more negative involves the drive configuration on certain vehicles like the AE86 having no power steering. Vehicles with no power steering are incredibly difficult to maneuver whenever you need to drive slow or maneuver for parking. Once you get it moving though, it's not too bad and feels like when you steer normally in your own car. You'll definitely get used to their vehicles in about an hour or 2 and if you drive up there from home if you live in Japan, you may forget how to drive your own car especially if it's a manual when it's time to leave.
Overall, a great experience and a once in a lifetime opportunity to drive your favorite JDM or Eurospec car in Japan.
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Written February 20, 2023
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Mark G
Chicago, IL8 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
A must for any car enthusiast. As an American I will say that this is unlike anything you can do back home. If you are staying in Tokyo then there is a bus you can take direct from Shinjuku. The guys are great, they really care about the cars and making sure you have a great time. Also, the drive is really scenic and beautiful. It is engaging enough to where a spouse with no interest in cars will have fun too.
Written January 3, 2020
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Jacob F
2 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
It was everything I wanted it to be. I rented the FD Rx7 and drove the Ultimate Hakone Tour. Yoshi was wonderful tour guide. I am familiar with driving left hand drive and stick shift vehicles. This was my first time in a right hand drive. They started very slow to help get comfortable and picked up the pace as you like. As a big enthusiast of cars, rotary engines, initial D, and touge driving, this was the perfect experience and I cannot recommend it enough. Be sure to bring items required as mentioned in their booking instructions. The bus drops you off at their door. Very easy getting to and from my hotel in Tokyo.
Written November 28, 2022
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Lachlan B
9 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Was a last minute decision to do this, as we had a delay of travelling, and decided to do this in whatever car was available. Grabbed the Evo X, and had a heap of fun sharing driving between myself and my wife. Fantastic time doing the Core Hakone Drive. Got to cruise through the mountain lasses around Mt Fuji, and if youre lucky, will stop at places with a nice view of the mountain. Unfortunately it was very misty when we were there, we were told Mt Fuji is a bit shy, so didnt get to see it. Nonetheless, driving skills were put the the test on some sections, as you may need to try keep up with the front guide on some sections. If you arent confident, ask to move to the back so others who are can enjoy the experience, but don’t be cocky, or youre bound to cause an accident
Bring cash to pay for the experience, as well as tolls, and cash or card to fill up the car at the end, but also an appropriate card with sufficient funds of 200,000 yen for insurance. If you don’t have an accident, the money wont be taken from the account
Was an awesome day, and recommended this for anyone into cars
Bring cash to pay for the experience, as well as tolls, and cash or card to fill up the car at the end, but also an appropriate card with sufficient funds of 200,000 yen for insurance. If you don’t have an accident, the money wont be taken from the account
Was an awesome day, and recommended this for anyone into cars
Written August 23, 2023
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Thinking about travelling to Japan over Christmas/New Year and was thinking it would be great to hire a car with Fun2drive (around Jan 2-10) . I think the 2 tours are either Hakone or Mt Fuji
What are the chances of snow restricting the trip?
If so, would it be better for me to book an AWD car instead of a RWD car?
"In January, there are occasional snowfalls, and we cancel all tours if it snows or if snow remains on the roads."
Written September 10, 2023
Thinking about travelling to Japan over Christmas/New Year and was thinking it would be great to hire a car with Fun2drive (around Jan 2-10) . I think the 2 tours are either Hakone or Mt Fuji
What are the chances of snow restricting the trip?
If so, would it be better for me to book an AWD car instead of a RWD car?
"In January, there are occasional snowfalls, and we cancel all tours if it snows or if snow remains on the roads."
Written September 10, 2023
Hello everyone It’s anyone know how to buy ultimate Hakone drive or Comparative drive . I can’t find in there Website. Please someone help me . Thank you a lot.
Written May 27, 2023
Hi All,
We are considering booking Holy Mt. Fuji Drive for our visit in a few weeks, I am looking for more info, ideally from the staff or someone with first-hand experience.
1. The tours schedule on the website lists "opening" and "closing" sessions, 30 min each. What are those sessions exactly? (I am hoping for giving a US driver a chance to adapt to a right-hand-drive car and for the tour guides to size up drivers' abilities.)
2. The tour goes along legal roads/streets, not a closed course, correct? How much traffic is there and how complicated the traffic situations are we to encounter? (Again, hoping for no 5-ways intersections with all the signs in Japanese...)
3. How intense the drive overall? Let say I am an average US driver with some (but not everyday) experience with manual shift and zero driving on the left side of the road - will I get out of it alive? Soaked with sweat and hands shaking? Or is it less dramatic than that?
4. How is it for passengers with not much interest in cars/racing? A terrifying roller-coaster ride or a pleasant cruise with a great scenery?
5. The site mentions a stop at the speedway. Is this the only stop during the tour, or will it be other stops for taking a break / a gulp of water / scenic photos?
Thanks in advance!
DG
Written March 3, 2020
Hi,
1. To the best of my knowledge, they might get 2 groups, one goes a bit earlier than the other. I think that's what they mean.
2. Yes, all legal roads. You visit Fuji Speedway but you don't drive in the track.
3. In my opinion, it is about 90% very slow, and 10% very fast (if you are afraid a bit, you can ask to be last). I did the Mt Fuji tour, and there are around 3-4 places where you can go fast (the guide is ahead and warns you for any hazards). Also, it depends on the weather, we had fog and one or two places we had to go very slow. I think it should be ok if you used to the other side, as you are in a group and you can mimic the driver in front of you.
4. I would say it's more of a pleasant cruise with great scenery (depends on the weather, we couldn't see anything).
5. From memory, there are about 3-4 stops along the way.
All up, I really enjoyed it, and I will definitely do it again if I will be around. I actually recommend doing the longer tour as it got more intense driving (as I was told). But if the passenger is not into it, maybe not.
Written March 4, 2020
Hello, Did you take the bus to get there? I've downloaded the bus timetable from the Fun2Drive website but i can't figure out which stop we need to not sure what time to get on the bus. Thanks.
Written January 22, 2020
You stop at "Kintoki Jinja Iriguchi (or Kintoki Shrine). Right in front of the place.
Written January 22, 2020
Joe S
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
I currently don't know how to drive manual transmission cars. This looks really fun though. We leave for Japan in 3 weeks so is this something I should try to book? Should I spend 3 weeks learning how to drive a manual transmission car? Does it even matter that I don't know how to drive a manual transmission car?
Written September 3, 2019
Hey mate, I’d probably stick to driving an auto as per other users have said, it can be a very challenging drive. You’d much rather want to enjoy the experience in an auto so you’re not stressing as much. Enjoy.
Written September 4, 2019
When it says “guided tour” are you the one driving the car, is there an instructor in the car or are you following the guide that’s in another car?
Written August 17, 2019
Yes as said above you are following the guide instructor in his own car, and he makes sure to allow enough room for your own pace/give you plenty of times to open up your own car and wind it out! But everything is done via walkie-talkie and very clear and precise communication as to oncoming traffic/road obstructions
Written August 18, 2019
When booking a tour to Fuji speedway, do you get to go inside and drive?
Written June 12, 2018
If you're taking about doing actual laps on the track, then no. You get to enter the grounds, drive around to see the circuits, stop at the stands behind the main track. You can go out to the spectators seating area though
Written June 13, 2018
Hello,
Me and my partner are booked to go to Fun2drive this month.
We will be leaving from shinjuku bus station and I'm now making sure I get my bus tickets beforehand and to leave in plenty of time etc after looking at posts on here.
My question is, how do I know which bus to get on? Is it obvious when you're there or do all the buses have different numbers?
Thanks
Written May 3, 2018
Hi,I took a cab from my hotel but all buses have numbers and destination clearly on their fronts.Also all staff in the station will be able to direct you .
The buses run on time so it’s useful to ask in your hotel as they can give you all the timetable (they check it live on internet like airport flights)
Written May 13, 2018
Hello.... I’m booking this for my husband and I’m struggling to choose. I was originally going with a lambo thinking I can’t go wrong but maybe I should go with a Japanese car as we are in Japan.. any suggestions?
Planning to do holy/hakone will this be long e ouch do you think? Thanks in advance!
Written November 13, 2017
The roads are very tight so the Lambo may be harder to drive since its wider.
Written December 31, 2019
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