Mobility Resort Motegi (formerly Twin Ring Motegi), operated by Honda, runs several driving programs on its 4.8 km Racing Course and South Course. Programs range from open lapping (ショップの輪 走行会) to the Honda Driving Program (HDP) school and handling clubs. Sessions are closed during major race weekends.
Session dates are updated periodically but may not reflect the latest changes. Always check the official circuit calendar before booking or travelling.
Class Legend
Open Lapping
Shop Runショップの輪 走行会 — Racing Course, 3 × 25 min, beginner OK
Handling School
Yamano山野哲也ハンドリングクラブ Standard — South Course, 4 × 20 min
Yamano+山野哲也ハンドリングクラブ Plus — South Course, 4 × 30 min + ride-along
Honda Driving Program (HDP)
HDP MeetHDP Meeting — Racing Course, CIVIC TYPE R / RS only
HDP B1HDP School Basic 1 — entry level, Racing Course
HDP B2HDP School Basic 2 — intermediate, Racing Course
HDP B3HDP School Basic 3 — advanced basic, Racing Course
HDP AdvHDP School Advanced — Racing Course
No MCoM membership required for Shop Run. HDP School sessions are Honda sports-car focused and fill quickly. Yamano Handling Club runs on the South Course and is beginner-friendly.
Dates above are confirmed as of March 2026. The Circuit Driving Lesson (サーキットドライビングレッスン) schedule has not yet been published — check the official site. Avoid major race weekends (Motegi 2&4 Apr 4–5, MotoGP Oct 2–4, Super GT Nov 7–8) when the circuit is closed.
Access: Approximately 2.5 hours from Tokyo via the Joban Expressway. The nearest JR station is Mito, with a bus or taxi for the final ~1 hour stretch. Driving is the practical choice for most visitors.