About the Circuit
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.
Track Layout
Real name: Tsubaki Line (椿ライン)
Technical Specifications
Length
13.1 km
Elevation
580 meters (very steep)
Corners
Numerous tight downhill curves
Surface
Quality mountain asphalt
Difficulty
Very High
Type
Mountain descent with extreme slope
History
Tsubaki Line takes its name from the camellia flowers (tsubaki) that bloom in the area. Sidewinder was formed as Kanagawa's last line of defense, specializing in high-speed descents on this steep pass.
Key Points of the Route
Daikanzan Observation Deck - Summit viewpoint connecting to Hakone Turnpike
The Camellia Garden - Famous flower area
The Steep Slope - Extreme descent section
The Bent Side Curves - Challenging technical section
Yugawara Hot Springs - Hot springs at the end
Skills to Master
Sidewinder Drivers
Go Hojo
Líder del Equipo y Piloto de Subida
Vehicle
Honda NSX
280 CV
Rin Hojo
Piloto de Defensa del Equipo
Vehicle
Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II
280 CV
Shinji Inui
Piloto de Bajada
Vehicle
Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT-APEX
130 CV
Circuit Dangers
Extremely steep slope
Tight curves on fast descent
Tourists visiting pavilion and gardens
Intense braking constantly required
The bent side makes visibility difficult
Trivia
- It's the longest course featured in the series at 13.1 km
- Uphill battle: Go Hojo (Civic EK9) vs Keisuke Takahashi (FD3S)
- Downhill battle: Takumi Fujiwara (AE86) vs Shinji Inui (AE86)
- Daikanzan Observatory is where Project D mechanics gather for tuning
- In arcade games only the second half of the course appears
- Sidewinder is Kanagawa's Fourth Line of Defense