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
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
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.
Written February 1, 2020
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Max
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
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.
Written March 15, 2020
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Simon S
Melbourne, Australia8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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!
Written May 4, 2020
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Josh
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
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!
Written February 23, 2020
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Dan
Rockhampton, Australia76 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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 !!!
Written January 12, 2020
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SCH
Singapore, Singapore3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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
Written December 5, 2023
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Joshua F
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4.0 of 5 bubbles
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
Written February 20, 2023
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Mark G
Chicago, IL8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
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
6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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
Written August 23, 2023
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