Circuit

Hakone Turnpike

箱根ターンパイク · Kanagawa

Hakone Turnpike track layout
Layout · 15.8 km

Circuit data

Kanagawa
Length
15.8 km
Elevation
Continuous climb
Corners
Flowing uphill curves
Surface
Tourist quality asphalt
Difficulty
Medium-High
Type
Flowing mountain climb
Prefecture
Kanagawa
Real-world
Hakone Turnpike (箱根ターンパイク) / Toyo Tires Turnpike (2007-2014)

Profile

About the circuit

Hakone Turnpike is a toll road located just north of Tsubaki Line, spanning through the town of Hakone and the city of Odawara in Kanagawa Prefecture. The Daikanzan Observation Deck at the top acts as a meeting point. It was known as the Toyo Tires Turnpike from 2007 to 2014.

Background

History

Hakone Turnpike was the stage for Ryuji Ikeda's impromptu battle and Ryosuke's battle with Rin Hojo. The Daikanzan Observation Deck at the top is where Project D's mechanics would gather. Part of the Hakone Turnpike is used as part of the Odawara Pikes Peak course, seen in MF Ghost.

The route

Key points

3 sections

  1. 01 Access from Daikanzan - Connection to Tsubaki Line
  2. 02 Takumi's training zone - Fujiwara Zone practice
  3. 03 Battle section - Stage of Ryuji and Ryosuke vs Rin

Craft

To master it

  • Sustained climbing techniques
  • Fujiwara Zone training
  • Pace control on long climb
  • Driving in light traffic

Warning

Hazards

  • Fatigue on prolonged climb
  • Occasional tourists
  • Temperature changes due to altitude

Legend

Battles & trivia

  • It was known as the Toyo Tires Turnpike from 2007 to 2014, you can see some Toyo Tires branding on the course
  • The Daikanzan Observation Deck at the top acts as a meeting point for Project D
  • Part of the Hakone Turnpike is used as part of the Odawara Pikes Peak course, seen in MF Ghost
  • Hakone Turnpike (as part of Odawara) is one of the only 2 mountains from Initial D to appear in MF Ghost, the only other one being Akagi
  • Arcade Stage Debut in Initial D Arcade Stage 8 Infinity
  • Impromptu battle: Ryuji Ikeda; Main battle: Ryosuke Takahashi vs Rin Hojo