November 2026: Japan's Autumn Car Scene Brings You 139 Events!

November 2026: Japan's Car Scene Ignites with 139 Events!

As autumn leaves paint Japan in vivid hues, November 2026 marks the peak of the automotive event season, with a staggering 139 events lighting up the archipelago. The crisp, clear air and temperate weather provide perfect conditions for gatherings at a diverse array of meets, races, and shows. From classic car festivals to drift competitions and custom car concours, there's an event to fuel every car enthusiast's passion. Get ready to experience Japan's unparalleled car culture!

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Take a look at the Spots page that shows a list of the spots in our database. This information was previously only available in the Map but now has its own list, making it easier to search for a particular spot. The page contains a curated list of auto museums, race circuits, car culture places and car spotting locations, searchable by keyword, category and region.

Near Tokyo:

There are several notable events in/near Tokyo such as the D1GP drift competition finale at Odaiba, track days, and a classic car gymkhana meet.

• November 1 | 08:00 - 11:30 - Super American Morning (@ Arakawa Saiko Park parking lot): Casual USDM swap meet with easy access from Tokyo.
• November 1 | 07:00 - 15:00 - AIR-COOLED 911 PORSCHE MEETING (@ K.S HARBOR): A gathering of 120 air-cooled Porsche 930s, 964s, and 993s at a Chiba bayside park.
• November 1 | 14:00 - 20:00 - HOT FASHION CAR SESSION 2026 (@ Saitama Kart Park): Custom car concours at an indoor kart facility northwest of Tokyo.
• November 1 | 08:30 - 11:45 - Sakura Morning Cruise (@ Gongendo No. 4 Park P1 parking A,B block): One of Tokyo's largest recurring all-genre car meets, attracting 200-300 cars.
• November 1 | 10:00 - 14:00 - 31st CROWN Picnic (@ Honmoku Sancho Park Parking): A classic Toyota Crown meet for models from 1952-1974 at a Yokohama hilltop park.
• November 7 - Narita Motorland Private Track Day (@ Narita Motorland): Beginner-friendly grip track day near Narita International Airport.
• November 8 | 07:00 - 09:00 - T-SITE Morning Cruise (@ Daikanyama T-SITE parking lot): Monthly themed car meet in a stylish Tokyo location.
• November 8 | 09:30 - 16:00 - 75th SHCC Meeting at Oiso Long Beach (@ Oiso Long Beach): Pre-1970 gymkhana competition and meet west of Tokyo/Kamakura.
• November 8 - 2026 D1 Next Central Series RD.5 (@ Mobara Twin Circuit): Catch a round of the D1GP feeder drift series near Tokyo.
• November 8 | 09:30 - 15:00 - 29th Satte Classic Car Festival 2026 (@ Gongendo No. 4 Park P1 parking A,B block): A pre-1990 classic car meet at a park in Saitama, about an hour from Tokyo, with 150 cars expected.
• November 8 | 09:00 - 15:00 - 2026 Truck Masters/FEA JAPAN TOUR FINAL (@ Festival Walk Soga Shared Parking Lot 2): The final Truck Masters event of the year, featuring USDM, hotrods, and custom trucks.
• November 14 | 10:00 - 15:00 - Classic Car Festival 2026 in Kitamoto General Park (@ Kitamoto General Park): A pre-1996 car meet with 150 cars, located 70 minutes north of Tokyo.
• November 14-15 - Tokyo Drift D1GP Round 9&10 (@ Odaiba Harumi district NO section): The D1GP drift season finale, a rare chance to see legal drifting in central Tokyo.
• November 15 | 09:00 - 16:30 - HONDA Meeting est.2025 (@ Gongendo No. 4 Park): A large Honda meet at Gongendo Park, welcoming several hundred Honda cars.
• November 15 | 15:00 - 19:00 - STREET REWIND 200X Heisei Revival 01 (@ K.S HARBOR): An event recapturing the early 2000s Japanese street culture with car displays and a flea market.
• November 17 | 09:00 - 16:00 - Team Pegasus (@ Mobara Twin Circuit): A weekday drift/grip track day with sessions limited to 15 cars.
• November 22 | 11:00 - 21:00 - 1st SURREAL SPACE 56 (@ Fat Five Racing - Skid Pad): A unique car concours and night meet with dance performances and pro photoshoots.
• November 22 | 07:00 - KUNNY'Z Track Day (@ Mobara Twin Circuit): A grip and drift track day hosted by D1GP champion Takahashi Kuniaki.
• November 28 | 10:00 - 16:00 - Uncertain Logic Vol.3 (@ Saitama Stadium 2002 south park): Custom sports car concours featuring 150 cars, easily accessible from Tokyo.
• November 29 | 10:00 - 14:45 - Agri Park Yumesugito X'mas Final Classic Car Meeting (@ Road Station Agri Park Yumesugito): A popular classic car meet for 1946-2000 models, expecting 300 cars north of Tokyo.

Near Osaka:

The greater Kansai region offers many events including a massive stanced car concours south of Osaka and a pre-1980 car meet near Kyoto.

• November 1 - KING OF SHAKOTAN FESTIVAL 2026 (@ Izumiotsu Phoenix Multipurpose Field): A massive stanced car meet south of Osaka, with past events drawing over 1,000 cars across various categories.
• November 7 - Enjoy Itasha Festival (@ Suzuka Twin Circuit): A large itasha grip/drift track day and cosplay event.
• November 7 - Dog Fight Pro Central Circuit Practice Day (@ Central Circuit): A beginner-friendly practice track day hosted by Dog Fight Pro.
• November 8 | 08:30 - 12:00 - Good Morning Pearl Road (Ohapaa) (@ Toba Observation Point parking lot): A casual monthly car meet at a scenic touge observation point in Mie Prefecture.
• November 8 - Awaji VW Connection (@ ei-to): A Volkswagen meet and swap meet on Awaji Island, held at a unique converted elementary school venue.
• November 8 | 08:00 - 11:30 - Takao Sunday Meeting (@ Arashiyama-Takao Parkway parking lot): A monthly pre-1980 classic car meet north of Kyoto.
• November 13 | 21:00 - 00:00 - Osaka FNM (Friday Night Meeting) (@ Kyuhoji Ryokuchi Park No. 4 parking): A monthly open-format night meet in Osaka.
• November 20-22 - 2026 SUPER FORMULA Round 11-12 (@ Suzuka Circuit): The thrilling Super Formula championship's final rounds at the iconic Suzuka Circuit.
• November 21 - EY BLUE FEST (@ Izumiotsu Phoenix Multipurpose Field): A car meet focused on sharing Japanese custom car culture.
• November 21 | 10:00 - 16:00 - DRe's Offline Meet (@ Motor Land Suzuka): A car meet with circuit ride-alongs at Motor Land Suzuka.
• November 21 | 10:00 - 17:00 - S660 11th Anniversary Event (@ Suzuka Circuit): Celebrate Honda's S660 at Suzuka Circuit, held concurrently with the Super Formula race.
• November 22 | 10:00 - 16:00 - BACC ON STREET DREAMS 2026 (@ Nesta Resort Kobe): A large all-genre car and motorcycle concours northwest of Kobe.
• November 22 | 10:00 - 14:00 - Wakayama Mini Meeting (@ Kataonami Beach): The second edition of this classic Mini meet at a Wakayama beach, expecting 200 cars.
• November 22 | 10:00 - 16:00 - NOSTALGIC CAR FES 2026 (@ Yamatogawa Kasenjiki Ryokuchi Park): A large JDM/USDM/Euro nostalgic car meet with several hundred cars, merchandise, and food trucks.
• November 22 | 10:00 - 15:00 - Classic Car Event! (@ Dai-Harappa Plaza, Yabase-Kihan Island): An open-genre classic car meet on an island park east of Kyoto.
• November 22 | N/A - N/A - Cosita AEON Akashi Shopping Center (@ AEON Akashi Shopping Center 5th rooftop parking): An itasha/cosplay meet at a shopping mall rooftop west of Kobe.
• November 22 | 10:00 - 15:00 - 10th World's Famous Cars IN TECHNO (@ West Side Plaza, Nishiharima General Government Building): A large open-format car meet expecting 200 cars in Hyogo Prefecture.
• November 22 | 09:30 - 15:00 - MY FAV meeting (@ Yasugawa Water Park): An open-format car and bike meet at a riverside park east of Kyoto.
• November 28 - Galso (@ Suzuka Twin Circuit): A drift competition exclusively for female drivers.
• November 28 - Dog Fight Pro Central Circuit Practice Day (@ Central Circuit): Another beginner-friendly practice track day hosted by Dog Fight Pro.
• November 29 - Roadster CUP in Central Circuit (@ Central Circuit): A round of the 6-race Mazda Roadster series.
• November 29 | 09:00 - 17:00 - 5th Vertex & Japan Cup (@ Izumiotsu Phoenix Multipurpose Field): Two custom car concours held concurrently at a bayside event space south of Osaka.
• November 29 | 07:00 - 10:00 - Shiga Morning Cruise (@ Yabasekihan Park parking lot): A recurring all-genre car and bike meet at a lakeside park east of Kyoto.

Notable Events Across Japan:

Here are some notable events including a circuit festival guest starring Drift King and a large car meet in Iwakuni cars.

• November 1 | 10:00 - 14:00 - Team Yomigaeri Casual Old Car Meeting in Funo Autumn 2026 (@ Roadside Station Yume Land Funo): A casual old car meet northeast of Hiroshima, expecting 150 classic vehicles.
• November 1 | 10:00 - 15:00 - 19th Classic Car Festival in Kiryu (@ Gunma University Kiyru Campus): A large pre-1980 car meet in Gunma Prefecture, featuring 200 cars, merch, and food.
• November 1 - BUMPER2BUMPER Carshow (@ Fuji Speedway): A comprehensive car show at Fuji Speedway, running alongside major races and featuring limbo, exhaust contests, and photoshoots.
• November 1 | 07:30 - 17:00 - 2026! Kuruma Matsuri! Otoko Matsuri! (@ Okayama International Circuit): A major car and music festival at Okayama International Circuit, with drift demos by Keiichi Tsuchiya and a Mazda 767B demo run.
• November 3 | 10:00 - 16:00 - Hachimaru Meeting 2026 at FSW (@ Fuji Speedway): A large meet for 1980-1999 cars at Fuji Speedway, held concurrently with Stancenation.
• November 3 | 10:00 - 16:00 - Stancenation 2026 JAPAN FUJI (@ Fuji Speedway): A premier stanced car concours at Fuji Speedway, attracting several hundred custom cars.
• November 8 | 10:00 - 15:00 - IN OUT swap meet & carshow (@ Inafornia Event Space): A major lowrider, mini truck, and USDM meet with swap meet and food trucks in Ibaraki.
• November 8 | 10:00 - 15:00 - IAMF Isezaki Automobile Festa (@ Isezaki Auto east parking): A large open-format car meet with 250 cars, featuring Japanese military and emergency vehicle displays.
• November 8 - 69th DSU Cup (@ Isshiki Fish Market Square, Aichi Prefecture): A custom car concours with categories for various vehicle types, held at a bayside fish market.
• November 14-15 - Super Taikyu Series 2026 Round 7 (@ Fuji Speedway): The dramatic final round of the Super Taikyu endurance racing series.
• November 15 | 07:00 - N/A - SCCN NOVEMBER RACE MEETING (@ Tsukuba Circuit): A major race meeting featuring Legends cars, VITA, Caterham Cup, and Roadster Party races.
• November 21 | 10:00 - 16:00 - Shizuoka 86 & BRZ MEETING (@ Fuji Marine Pool parking lot): A substantial meet for 86/BRZ enthusiasts, featuring 250 cars, merch, and food trucks.
• November 22 | 09:30 - N/A - All Japan VIP Sedan Festival Cup (@ Nakabashi-ryokuchi Multi-use Square): A significant VIP sedan concours at a riverside park in Tochigi.
• November 22 | 09:00 - 15:00 - CEDGLO SUMMIT in OMAEZAKI! 2026 (@ Marine Park Omaezaki): A dedicated meet for Nissan Cedric/Gloria models up to the Y32 generation at a scenic seaside park.
• November 22 | 09:00 - 15:00 - 1st 660 Festival Kyushu (@ Aso Farm Land): The inaugural festival celebrating kei cars in Kyushu, featuring 250 vehicles, merch, and food trucks.
• November 22 - 10th DIMENSION CUP (@ Fujimi Kogen Ski Area): A large stanced car concours at a Nagano ski resort, typically attracting several hundred cars.
• November 22 - VIP Speed 5th Meeting (@ Fuji Speedway Multipurpose Driving Course): A unique event at Fuji Speedway with car obstacle races, tire smoke competitions, and D1GP driver ride-alongs.
• November 22 | 10:00 - 15:00 - IWAKUNI CAR CRUISING 2026 (@ BOAT RACE TOKUYAMA): A large car concours in Yamaguchi, showcasing classics, lowriders, USDM, sports cars, and Euros.
• November 23 | 08:50 - 14:50 - 2026 KCC Kyushu Challenge Cup (@ Autopolis): A grip track day at Autopolis International Racing Course, including a special McLaren and supercar session.
• November 28 | 10:00 - 15:00 - 8th Commercial Car Meeting/20th Jibiken Meeting (@ Fuji Speedway): A unique joint car meet at Fuji Speedway focusing on commercial vehicles and cult cars, with a special emphasis on LHD vehicles.

Travel Tips for November:

• Weather & Clothing: November in Japan offers excellent conditions for car event attendees. The weather is generally cool and clear, perfect for outdoor events and driving. Temperatures typically range from 10-18°C (50-65°F), but can drop lower in mountainous regions or after sunset, so layers are recommended.
• Transportation: Japan's public transport in city regions is excellent, but many car events are held at tracks or parks that might require a car local bus, taxi, or rental car to reach. Our partners and TSJapan Tours offer safe, flexible, and professional interpreted/guided tours to car meets and events. If you prefer to drive yourself, consider a car rental to go to one of these meets.
• Etiquette: Japanese car culture emphasizes respect and order. Park considerately, keep noise levels down in residential areas, and always follow event staff instructions. Many meets prohibit revving or excessive noise. If taking photos, be mindful of owners' privacy and avoid touching cars without permission.
• Booking & Tickets: For larger races and concours events, purchasing tickets in advance is often necessary and recommended, especially for popular events like Super Taikyu or D1GP. Some events may require pre-registration for participants, and entrance fees for spectators.
• Accommodation: October is a popular travel month due to the comfortable weather and autumn foliage. Book your accommodations well in advance, especially if attending events in specific regions.

Your Automotive Adventure Awaits!

With 139 events on the calendar, November 2026 is set to be an unforgettable month for car enthusiasts in Japan. Use this guide to plan your ultimate automotive journey and discover why Japan's car scene is unlike any other. Don't miss out!