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2027 D1 Grand Prix Tsukuba Circuit

Tsukuba Circuit, Shimotsuma, Japan26–27 Jun 20272 days

Why You Should Go

Two full rounds of Japan's top drift series in one weekend, reachable by train and taxi

Format

Two Day Drift Event

Crowd

Drift fans, no published crowd figure

Vibe

Pro drifting double header in Ibaraki

About This Event

The D1 Grand Prix is Japan's top level drifting championship, and its Tsukuba weekend runs two full rounds back to back on Course 2000 at Tsukuba Circuit in Shimotsuma, Ibaraki. Drivers are judged on style as much as speed, and the series puts driver skill ahead of the car.

1What to Expect

Two rounds of the 2027 D1 Grand Prix run on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 June 2027, one full round each day. The organiser lists the dates as provisional while its JAF calendar application is pending.
Each round opens with solo runs scored by the DOSS system on speed, drift angle and how steady the angle holds, then a knockout of twin car battles where the two drivers swap lead and chase over two runs.
The 2026 season finale entry list had 42 Japanese cars out of 43, led by Toyota GR86s, Nissan Silvias and 180SXs, Toyota Supras and Mark IIs.
In 2026 seats were spread over the Main stand, the Hairpin stand and the sub stand, and standing room on top of the pit building was added once the seats sold out.

2Best Way to Experience It

  • Tickets in 2026 were single day, so Saturday and Sunday each needed its own ticket, and none were refunded once bought.
  • Reserved seats in 2026 were ¥7,700 in the Main stand and ¥13,200 in the Hairpin stand, and tyre maker cheering seats in the sub stand were ¥8,800 with a gift from that maker's booth. All of them sold out before the weekend.
  • Standing room above the pits was ¥4,950 per day in 2026 and has no seats.
  • The 2026 Premium ticket (¥44,000, VIP room seats) and Terrace ticket (¥33,000, terrace seats) each covered a seat in both the Hairpin and Main stands, a passenger ride, merchandise, a pass, dedicated parking and a bento lunch.
  • In 2026 the organiser ran a return bus from Moriya Station at ¥4,400, 40 seats a day, leaving Moriya at 8:00 and the circuit at 17:30, with a lap of the track on the bus. It sold out.

About the Venue

Race Tracks

Tsukuba Circuit

See the venue guideDirections

3Nearby Accommodation

4Logistics

Getting there

Driving

  • The circuit's own directions start from Yawara IC, following Route 294 towards Joso, or from Bando IC, following Prefectural Route 20 towards Yuki.
  • In 2026 parking was ¥3,300 per day in P1 and P2 (advance only, Gate F) or ¥2,200 in advance and ¥3,000 on the day in P6, P7 and P8 (Gate A), with motorbikes paying the same.

Public transport

  • Take the Tsukuba Express from Akihabara to Moriya, change to the Kanto Railway Joso Line towards Shimodate and get off at Soudou Station.
  • The circuit puts the taxi from Soudou at about 6 km and 15 minutes.

Rideshare and taxis

  • Taxis cover the last leg from Soudou Station.

Best value route

  • Train to Soudou Station, then a taxi for the last 6 km.

Parking rules

  • In 2026 a parking ticket did not get anyone in on its own, cars could not stay overnight between the two days, and sleeping in cars was not allowed.
Tickets and entry

Tickets

  • 2027 tickets are not on sale yet.
  • In 2026 they were sold through Lawson Ticket, with D1 fan club presales first and an overseas sales page, as paper tickets or e-tickets in the Lawson Ticket app (smartphone only, no resale).

Bringing things in

  • Pets were not allowed in 2026, and saving spots anywhere in the venue was not allowed.

5Frequently Asked Questions

Suitable for kids?
In 2026 children of primary school age and under got in free on standing and general tickets with a parent, but needed their own ticket for a seat. Premium and Terrace tickets were needed at any age.
Using a wheelchair?
In 2026 a wheelchair ticket at ¥4,400 per day covered a dedicated area beside the restaurant, up to two companions bought tickets for the same area, and it was sold in advance only. Wheelchair users parked in P1 or P2 and asked at the gate for the nearest parking.
What if it rains?
The event ran rain or shine in 2026, and putting an umbrella up while watching was not allowed. Once one competition car has run, the day counts as held and tickets are not refunded.
Can't make it?
The D1GP MOVIE CHANNEL on YouTube streamed the 2026 rounds live.

6Cost Breakdown

2027 pricesPrice
2027 tickets not yet on sale
Standing room above the pits¥4,950 per day in 2026
Main stand seat¥7,700 per day in 2026
Sub stand cheering seat¥8,800 per day in 2026
Hairpin stand seat¥13,200 per day in 2026
Terrace ticket¥33,000 per day in 2026
Premium ticket¥44,000 per day in 2026
Wheelchair area¥4,400 per day in 2026
Parking P6 to P8¥2,200 advance, ¥3,000 on the day in 2026
Parking P1 and P2¥3,300 advance in 2026
Moriya Station return bus¥4,400 in 2026
Last verified: 3 November 2026Official link: d1gp.co.jp

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