About the Circuit
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.
Track Layout
Real name: Nasu Kogen (那須高原)
Technical Specifications
Length
12 km
Elevation
700 meters
Corners
55 curves of all types
Surface
Variable by season
Difficulty
Very High
Type
Long and varied for training
History
Nasu has been a hot spring destination since the Edo period. Toudou Juku was established here in the 80s, taking advantage of the long roads and variable weather to train drivers in all conditions.
Key Points of the Route
The School - Training facilities
The Test Circuit - Student evaluation
The Volcano Hot Springs - Steam crossing the road
The Snow Pass - Control test in adverse conditions
The Graduation - Final exam curve
Skills to Master
Toudou Juku (Escuela Toudou) Drivers
Daiki Ninomiya
Instructor Principal
Vehicle
Honda Civic Type R
185 CV
Smiley Sakai
Instructor Asistente
Vehicle
Honda Integra Type R
200 CV
Tomoyuki Tachi
Alumno Antiguo (OB) y Piloto Profesional Invitado
Vehicle
Honda Civic Type R Spoon
220 CV
Circuit Dangers
Variable weather conditions
Volcanic steam reducing visibility
Snow and ice most of the year
Long road that exhausts concentration
Wildlife including bears
Trivia
- Toudou Juku only accepts students by recommendation
- Tomoyuki Tachi is the best graduate in history
- The school has its own workshop
- Graduates wear a special emblem
- Training lasts at least one year