basic information

Fuji Speedway is a race circuit in Shizuoka Prefecture at the foot of Mount Fuji and one of the two venues, which stage the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix alternately. The other is the Suzuka Circuit south of Nagoya.

In 2008, the race is scheduled for October 12 at the Fuji Speedway, while the 2009 race will be held at the Suzuka Circuit.

The first formula one race in Japan was staged in 1976 at the Fuji Speedway. From 1987 to 2006, the Japan Grand Prix was held annually at the Suzuka Circuit, before moving back to its original venue at Fuji Speedway in 2007. From 2008, the grand prix is held alternately at the Fuji Speedway and Suzuka circuits.

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how to get there

During the Formula One Grand Prix

Access to the speedway during the Formula One Grand Prix will be limited to tour buses and free shuttle buses that run from selected train stations and numerous off-site parking areas.

Shuttle buses serve the following railway stations:

• Suruga-Oyama (JR Gotemba Line)
• Gotemba Station (JR Gotemba Line)
• Shin-Matsuda Station (Odakyu Railways)
• Mishima Station (JR Tokaido Shinkansen)
• Shin-Fuji Station (JR Tokaido Shinkansen)
• Daiyuzan Station (Izuhakone Daiyuzan Line)
• Fujikyu Highland (Fujikyu Railways)

Outside the Formula One Grand Prix weekend

Outside the Formula One Grand Prix weekend, there are regular buses from Gotemba Station (everyday) and Suruga-Oyama Station (weekends only). Alternatively, a taxi ride from either station takes about 20 minutes and costs around 3500 yen (one way).

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