About the Circuit
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.
Track Layout
Real name: Nanamagari (七曲り)
Technical Specifications
Length
8.5 km
Elevation
420 meters
Corners
13 famous consecutive hairpin turns
Surface
Historic asphalt, well maintained
Difficulty
High
Type
Mountain pass with consecutive hairpins
History
Nanamagari is part of the Old Tōkaidō, the historic route connecting Edo (Tokyo) with Kyoto. Team Spiral was formed taking advantage of this pass's unique characteristics: 13 consecutive hairpin turns requiring exceptional technique and precision.
Key Points of the Route
Hakone Entrance - Start of historic pass
The 13 Hairpins - Iconic pass section
Hakone Viewpoint - Mountain view
The Historic Route - Part of Old Tōkaidō
Odawara Exit - Final descent
Skills to Master
Team Spiral Drivers
Ryuji Ikeda
Líder del Equipo
Vehicle
Nissan Fairlady Z
280 CV
Hiroya Okuyama
Piloto de Precisión
Vehicle
Nissan Silvia
250 CV
Circuit Dangers
Very tight hairpin turns
Frequent tourist traffic
Buses and large vehicles
Historic narrow sections
Steep elevation changes
Trivia
- The name 'Nanamagari' means '7 turns' but has 13 hairpins
- Team 246 also races here in Arcade Stage 8 Infinity
- Project D's penultimate battle was in post-rain foggy weather
- Part of the historic Tōkaidō route
- It's a popular tourist destination in Hakone