Initial D Circuits

The legendary Mount Akina is the main setting of Initial D and is based on the real Mount Haruna in Gunma Prefecture. This 1,449-meter mountain is famous for its winding roads descending from Lake Haruna to Shibukawa city. This is where Takumi Fujiwara perfected his drift technique during years of late-night tofu deliveries, and where Keiichi Tsuchiya (the real Drift King) developed his skills in his youth.

Mount Akagi is a dormant 1,828-meter volcano that dominates the northern Gunma landscape. Its mountain road is considered one of the most technical in Japan, with high-speed curves requiring millimeter precision. It's the territory of the legendary Akagi RedSuns, led by the Takahashi brothers.

Mount Myogi is famous for its steep rock formations and extremely technical roads. With peaks reaching 1,104 meters, its routes are known for consecutive tight corners. It's the territory of the Night Kids, specialists in aggressive night driving.

Irohazaka Pass is one of Japan's most iconic roads, famous for its 48 hairpin turns named after the classic Japanese alphabet (Iroha). It's the territory of the fearsome team Emperor, specialists in Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution.

Mount Tsukuba, with its twin peaks, is an 877-meter sacred mountain dominating the Kanto plain. It's the territory of Purple Shadow, the mysterious duo known for their purple Honda S2000 and devastating team tactics.

The Nasu Mountains are a volcanic chain in northern Tochigi. It's the training ground of Toudou Juku, the most prestigious driving school in Japanese touge, which has produced some of the most technically perfect drivers.

Happogahara in Moka, Tochigi, is accessible from the Kinugawa River. Here Project D faced Toudou Juku, first against Daiki Ninomiya and later against professional driver Tomoyuki Tachi in his Lancer Evolution III, who came as revenge.

Enna Skyline is a scenic circuit in Tochigi that served as the stage for one of Project D's battles against Toudou Juku. This skyline offers spectacular views while presenting technical challenges that test even the most experienced drivers.

Usui Pass is a historic mountain pass connecting Gunma with Nagano. It's the territory of Impact Blue, the all-female duo formed by Mako and Sayuki. Their Nissan Sileighty is perfectly adapted for the technical curves.

The Momiji Line in Nikko, Tochigi, is Seven Star Leaf's (SSR) territory. This average-skilled team uses a Nissan Skyline R34 and a Mazda Eunos Roadster. They are Project D's first opponent in Tochigi Prefecture.

Yabitsu Pass is a mountain pass at 761 meters above sea level in Hadano, Kanagawa. It's the territory of Team 246, known for its lanes that suddenly merge and its technical curves. The team's name comes from the nearby National Route 246.

Nagao Touge spans between Hakone (Kanagawa) and Gotemba (Shizuoka), near the Tomei Expressway interchange. R.T. Katagiri Street Version, Kanagawa's Second Line of Defense, combines professional circuit experience with touge knowledge.

Nanamagari spans between Hakone and Odawara in Kanagawa, part of the Old Tōkaidō (Route 732). It's famous for its 13 consecutive hairpin turns. Team Spiral dominates this challenging mountain pass with their fluid style.

Tsubaki Line is located in Yugawara, Kanagawa, near the Hakone Turnpike. It's the territory of Sidewinder, Kanagawa's Fourth Line of Defense. This mountain pass is known for its extremely steep slope and tight downhill curves.

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.

Project D has no fixed territory: their domain is the entire Kanto region and beyond. Founded by Ryosuke Takahashi, it's an expedition team that travels to different prefectures to challenge the best. With Takumi on descents and Keisuke on ascents, they represent the absolute elite.

Shomaru Pass is a winding mountain road in Saitama Prefecture, connecting Hanno with Chichibu. This 7-kilometer circuit is famous for its continuous technical curves and challenging surface. It's the home territory of Wataru Akiyama and the Northern Saitama Alliance, where they've perfected their technique over years of knowing every inch of the course.

Sadamine Pass, also known as Sadamine Touge, is a mountain road in Saitama Prefecture connecting Tokigawa with Higashichichibu. This technical 8.5-kilometer circuit is famous for its extremely tight hairpins and steep elevation changes. It's part of the territory controlled by the Northern Saitama Alliance and is known for testing braking ability and control in slow corners.

Maze Pass is a complex and labyrinthine circuit in Saitama, controlled by the Northern Saitama Alliance. This pass is famous for being the stage where Takumi Fujiwara executed his legendary blind attack, an extremely risky maneuver that solidified him as one of the best touge drivers.

Tsuchisaka is a mountain pass located on the border between Gunma and Saitama. This circuit is the territory of the Lancer Evolution Team and became infamous for the oil incident, where a competitor spilled oil on the road during a battle, creating one of the most controversial moments in touge racing history.