Circuit Cruises Circuit Cruises Circuit Cruises

New Year
Circuit Cruises

Drive your beloved car on the Racing Course!

F1 FORMULA 1 JAPANESE GRAND PRIX and various other big races are held
a special event where you can drive the full course of the SUZUKA CIRCUIT RACING COURSE in your own car!

2025 1 / 1(Wed, Holiday)3(Fri)

Venue
Suzuka Circuit Racing Course (Full Course)

* This is not high-speed driving. (Maximum speed 75 km/h) * This will be a full course of 2 laps with a lead car.

  • No special equipment or license required!!

  • Presentation of Commemorative Gifts!! Presentation of Photos of Your Car in Action!!2025 New Year Commemorative Design

    One item per participating vehicle.

We will take the perfect photo for introducing your beloved car!!

Photography During Driving Photo Shooting During Driving!!
Fees From the second ticket 1,800yen/each

* The fee for the first ticket is included in the participation fee.

Reception SMSC Office Lobby in the Paddock

* Photos will be taken while you are on the ride. * It will take about 10 minutes to process the photos. * The images are for illustration purposes only. * The event may be canceled without notice due to weather conditions. Thank you for your understanding.

Photo Data Download Service
You can also enjoy the purchased photos in digital format.

*Please scan the QR code printed with the photo and enter the password. *There is an expiration date for downloading photo data.

Photo Sales & Online Data Sales
We will sell photos on-site and offer data sales online.

Event Overview

Event Date and Time January 1 (Wed, Holiday) - 3 (Fri)
1 9:30 - 10:05
2 10:30 - 11:05
3 11:30 - 12:05

Participation Slots (First-Come, First-Served)

2 wheels - 4 wheels 80 cars / each session

*2 wheels are limited to 126cc and above. *Sales will end once the limited number of units is reached. *Each session allows a maximum of 10 units for 2 wheels to run.

Participation Fee

4 wheels Driving

*Includes 1 photo

7,000yen / 1 unit
2 wheels

* Cancellations cannot be made after payment has been completed. * Parking in the paddock is not allowed after the Circuit Cruises have ended. * After disbanding, customers using SUZUKA CIRCUIT PARK must pay separate parking fees and entrance fees at the Main Gate. Additionally, customers with Asoview! tickets will also enter from the SUZUKA CIRCUIT PARK side. Please note that entry from the paddock side is not permitted. Thank you for your understanding. * You may ride up to the passenger capacity of the participating vehicle. If participating by motorcycle, tandem riding is allowed. * Re-entry after exiting by car is not permitted. * Participation with pets is not allowed. * One photo of the vehicle in motion is included in the fee.

Schedule for the Day

On the day of the event, the content may change without prior notice. Thank you for your understanding.

8:30

Motorsports Gate Open

Entry before the gate opening time on the day is not permitted.
Also, please refrain from waiting in front of the gate until the gate opening time, as it is very dangerous.
  1. 9:20
  2. 10:20
  3. 11:20

Gathering & Reception

  • If you are unable to complete the registration within the time limit, it will be considered a cancellation. Thank you for your understanding.
  • There will be a photo time on the course until the pre-race meeting. Please take care of any restroom needs before the start time of the pre-race meeting.
Details of the meeting place are here
  1. 9:30
  2. 10:30
  3. 11:30

Pre-race meeting on the course *Participation required

A meeting will be held via radio and in-house announcements.
If you are listening on the radio, please tune to 86.0MHz.
  1. 9:35
  2. 10:35
  3. 11:35

Suzuka Circuit Racing Course (Full Course) 2 laps of driving

  • There will be a lead car by the marshal. * This is not high-speed driving.
  • The order of each session will be determined by the parking position upon entering the venue on the day.
  • Please refrain from filming (video and still photography) with a camera by the driver while driving during Circuit Cruises.
  • 2 wheels will run at the back for safety.
  1. 10:05
  2. 11:05
  3. 12:05

Session Ended

This time, there will be no commemorative photos taken on the main straight after the session. The photos taken during the session will be sold in front of the SMSC office.
After the event, customers using SUZUKA CIRCUIT PARK are requested to pay a separate parking fee and admission fee at the SUZUKA CIRCUIT PARK side before entering through the Main Gate.
  • After the Circuit Cruises, we will hand out photos in front of the SMSC office before dispersing.

Items to be presented or submitted at the reception on the day

  1. Driver's License
  2. "Asoview!" Purchase Confirmation Screen or Purchase Completion Email (Please present on your smartphone or a printed copy)

Eligibility

  • You must have a valid driver's license and a vehicle (4 wheels) or motorcycle (2 wheels) that can be driven on public roads in Japan.
  • Those who have had sufficient rest and sleep the day before and are in good physical and mental health.
  • The number of passengers does not exceed the capacity approved for that vehicle.
  • The vehicle must be free of maintenance violations and be able to operate on public roads.
  • Gender, age, nationality, etc. are not questioned, but you must understand Japanese and be able to comprehend the pre-race meeting, or have an interpreter accompany you.
  • If you are participating by motorcycle, please be sure to wear a helmet, gloves, long sleeves, and long pants. Additionally, participation in sandals or Crocs is not permitted.
  • Attend the pre-driving meeting, adhere to the precautions, and follow the instructions of the staff.
    If you do not comply with the precautions and the management determines that your driving significantly inconveniences other customers,
    you may be refused participation in future events.

Please note that participation with the following vehicles is not allowed.

  • Buses, trucks, and other large vehicles.
  • Vehicles that the staff determines to significantly violate public order and morals.
  • Vehicles with oil leaks or extreme tire wear.
  • Vehicles that produce extremely loud exhaust sounds.
  • Vehicles with excessive promotional appeals for commercial photography purposes.
  • Vehicles with an engine displacement of 125cc or less.

How to Apply

You can purchase it on "Asoview!".

Application Period /
November 16 (Sat) 10:00 Start of Reception

* Registration will close as soon as the driving slots reach capacity.
Apply for 4 wheels hereto the reservation site "Asoview!" Apply for 2 wheels hereto the reservation site "Asoview!"

Cancellation and Refund Information

Please note that no changes to the schedule, participation time, number of vehicles, or refunds due to cancellations will be accepted after application.
However, cancellations will only be accepted if the organizer, SUZUKA CIRCUIT, determines that the event must be canceled for safety reasons, such as surface freezing of the facilities.
In the event of cancellation of this event, we will not guarantee transportation costs, accommodation expenses, or other costs to SUZUKA CIRCUIT, so thank you for your understanding.

* Pre-registration via the internet only; same-day registration is not available. * Drivers, please register personally. * Refunds for cancellations after registration cannot be made for any reason.

Payment
Only credit cards can be used.

Meeting Place Information

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  • Reception Location
  • Waiting area for driving sessions 2 and 3
  • Meeting Place Information

    1.Enter through the Motorsports Gate.

    Please show the gate staff the "Asoview!" purchase confirmation screen.

  • Meeting Place Information

    2.Go straight and pass through the tunnel.

  • Meeting Place Information

    3.Proceed straight ahead. (You will see a gas station on your left and the SMSC office on your right.)

  • Meeting Place Information

    4.As you go up the hill, you will see the center house on the right. Customers in driving session 1 should go straight, while customers in driving sessions 2 and 3 should wait in the paddock under staff guidance.

  • Meeting Place Information

    5.Continue straight while keeping the pit building on your right, and turn right just before the "E Paddock" sign.

  • Meeting Place Information

    6.We will handle the reception here.

* Due to weather and other reasons, the content of events may change or be canceled. * The photos and illustrations used are for illustrative purposes only.