Private Tour
Private Drifting Lesson with OG Instuctor Tokyo Daikoku Japan
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6 hours
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We are Matenro Drift Racing, OG drift team from Tokyo, Japan
This activity is a completely private drifting lesson and school which offers the opportunity to actually self-drive a JDM drift car. You also get rides from our instructors at the end of the session, and get drifting experience just like a scene from the Tokyo Drift!
For beginners we will teach you to do a proper donut in 3 hours. Then we will move on to a figure 8 and e-brakes. For intermediate drivers, we will teach you more higher gear changing moves. Let's see how much you can improve to clear this drifting experience challenge!
You will either be driving a Miata for beginners, RX-8, 350Z for intermediate drivers, and 180SX or JZX100 for advanced skill drivers. The cars and teachers will vary according to the day.
Also free pickup and dropoff from your desired location in Tokyo.
Don't miss the chance to experience and learn the proper techniques of drifting and meet the locals from the drift scene.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
We are Matenro Drift Racing, OG drift team from Tokyo, Japan This activity is a completely private drifting lesson and school which offers the opportunity to actually self-drive a JDM drift car. You also get rides from our legendary OG street drift instructors at the end of the session, and get drifting experience just like a scene from the Tokyo Drift! For beginners we will teach you to do a proper donut in 3 hours. Then we will move on to a figure 8 and e-brakes. For intermediate drivers, we will teach you more higher gear changing moves. Let's see how much you can improve to clear this drifting experience challenge! You will either be driving a Miata for beginners, RX-8, 350Z for intermediate drivers, and 180SX or JZX100 for advanced skill drivers. The cars and teachers will vary according to the day. We also have a replica undercover police car on site, we can do a little police car chase drifting experience at the end of the session as well. Free pickup and dropoff from your desired location in Tokyo. Don't miss the chance to experience and learn the proper techniques of drifting and meet the locals from the drift scene. And let's have fun together on the circuit!
What‘s Included
Private transportation
We are Matenro Drift Racing, OG drift team from Tokyo Japan
Safety helmet and gloves
Meet the local OG drift drivers
Learn how to do a proper drifting donut in 3 hours
Drifting Experience on a replica police car drift car chase
Self Drive Drifting Lesson by an expert OG drift instructor
Complete private drifting lesson and school
No food is available
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Reviews
36 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Incredible
igav2026,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Incredible time. Family with 3 boys who love cars. Everyone had ample time to drive. The team was awesome. I really cannot recommend this experience enough. If you have boys who love cars - beyond just looking at them - this is a must. It’s a perfect way to compliment a day if you are also going to the car meet at night.
Drifting experience that will beat your expectations
JoshP 13,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you've ever had any interest in drifting, you can't miss out on this experience. Only an hour outside of Tokyo and reasonably priced, the Matenro crew had me and my 77 year old father in law doing continuous drifting donuts in only a few hours of a private lesson. We're both car enthusiasts with a little bit of track experience but the instruction is so good even a beginner can learn the basics of drifting pretty quickly. The staff is super friendly, they take safety seriously, and the location is beautiful! We'll be back next visit to try the intermediate class for sure.
Awesome, fun experience!
mygoodlife73,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Takeshi and his team were fantastic. Great communication from the moment we booked, the whole experience was very well put together. The team were lots of fun and gave great tips and feedback on the drifting experience. My son said it was the ‘best birthday present ever!’ Thanks to Takeshi and his team on a great day
Fantastic!!
ausmum66,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I booked this for my son and he had an amazing time. It was so much better than we both expected. Communication was outstanding, and the team provided our son with some incredible memories. Thank you!!
The Best experience of my life! If you want to learn how to drift, this is the place!
Guillermo N,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Coming to a country where you don’t know the language and trying something you’ve only seen in movies can feel overwhelming, but the Matenro team made everything incredibly easy from the very beginning. They contacted me right after booking, coordinated pickup directly from my hotel, and took me straight to the practice circuit with zero stress. Once there, the entire team was amazing, professional, welcoming, and extremely experienced. The experience felt completely safe at all times. What really sets them apart is that they actually teach you how to drift. They explain every step clearly, let you practice hands-on, and give you real, actionable feedback after every run so you can improve right away. On top of that, you also get to experience full professional drifting while riding with them, which was absolutely mind-blowing. Overall, this was one of the best experiences of my life. If you’re even slightly considering a drift lesson in Japan, do it with this team. You won’t regret it.
Great experience!
veroniquek860,Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really had a great time with you. This will remain a very important memory of our stay in Japan. Thank you for picking us up from our hotel and for re-dropping us off after the event.
Absolutely Incredible Experience - Highly Recommend!
Jake S,Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had an amazing time at Matenro Drift! From start to finish, the entire experience was seamless and exciting. Takeshi was fantastic - keeping me informed throughout the entire process, answering all my questions, and made everything super easy. He even picked me up and dropped me off at my hotel, which made the day completely stress-free. The drift lesson itself was unreal. My instructor, Ross, was extremely skilled and an excellent coach, and the lesson was tailored to my ability - the session is based on skill level, helping you to progress quickly while still feeling comfortable and in control. His guidance really helped me understand the techniques and build confidence and skill with every go. I had an awesome time and would absolutely recommend this to anyone considering it! I’m already looking forward to coming back for another session. A must-do for any motorsport or drift enthusiast!
A Dream Come True — The Best Experience in Japan!
frankint2025,Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My dream came true. The best staff and the best experience! It was the highlight of my trip to Japan. I’ll definitely choose them again next time! Five stars!
Awesome drift lesson
365nilsd,Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We we're picked up in our hotel and brought to the track. After a short drive our lesson started. Over the next hours, we'd learn the basics of drifting. The instructors we're great and knowledgable. If you're any bit interested in cars, this is a great experience.
Matenro Drift OG
Phil T,Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Once you get to the event make sure you are ready to go, Hiro was incredibly social and made us feel at ease while drifting with the instructors
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