Is Ebisu circuit fixed?

Amazingly, the Higashi (East) Course has been repaired, repaved with a fresh coat of tarmac, and will be reopening April 1. The other adjacent courses however, still require attention and restoration and will need more than new asphalt.

When was Ebisu Circuit destroyed?

No drift matsuri’s at Ebisu Circuit for some time. Last Saturday, February 13, Japan was struck by a magnitude 7.1 earthquake, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. The quake struck off the coast of Fukushima in the Tohoku region.

How did drifting start in Japan?

Drifting was first made popular in Japan and was quickly adopted by the west in the late ’90s. It was started by a Japanese racing driver called Kunimitsu Takahashi who started his career in motorcycling but turned his hand to the car racing in the All Japan Touring Car Championship.

Is drifting a real thing in Tokyo?

In Japan, you can observe drifting both on the track and off. But when it’s off, it very much stays around the twisty curves of mountainous and countryside tarmac or quiet industrial roads. Late at night when there is very little traffic and far away from civilisation people lockdown these areas to hone their skills.

Who is the owner of the Ebisu Circuit?

Ebisu Circuit was designed and built by drift driver Nobushige Kumakubo, and is one of the premier drifting-based race tracks in the world. However, Nobushige also holds other non-drifting motorsport events at Ebisu including motorcycle races, karting, endurance races, FJ1600 open-wheel car races, and in previous years events like “Big-X”.

How many drift courses are there in Ebisu Circuit?

Ebisu circuit is quite literally heaven on earth for drifters. Inside the massive complex, there are 7 race circuits and 2 skid pans – yes SEVEN tracks in one complex! Four out of the seven tracks are full-time dedicated drift tracks. North course, South course, School course and Touge (mountain pass) course.

How to get to Ebisu Circuit from urban hotel?

From Urban Hotel to Ebisu circuit is about a 20 minute taxi ride (which is the most convenient way to get to Ebisu). As for buses, they run about once every hour. Closer to Ebisu Circuit, there is Mt. Inn hotel in Dake onsen hot spring town – about a 10 minute drive to Ebisu.

How to get to Ebisu Circuit from Nihonmatsu?

There is Urban Hotel in front of Nihonmatsu train station which is a good option if coming to Nihonmatsu by train. There is a 7-11 convenience store, bars and restaurants nearby. From Urban Hotel to Ebisu circuit is about a 20 minute taxi ride (which is the most convenient way to get to Ebisu). As for buses, they run about once every hour.