Fuji Speedway

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

The first Formula One race in Japan took place in 1976 at the Fuji Speedway. From 1987, the Japan Grand Prix has been held annually at the Suzuka Circuit, interrupted twice - in 2007 and 2008 - by the Fuji Speedway.

Besides hosting various races, the circuit also offers some attractions to regular visitors, such as a shorter go-kart track, a motorsports museum, a hotel, restaurant and shop.

There are infrequent 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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