Going to Fuji Speedway in November for Super GT

briareos · 2 Jul 2006

I'm planning a trip from November 3-5 this year to attend the Super GT's final round at Fuji speedway.

I was wondering what the weather would be like around that period?

In addition, I'm planning to stay in Yokohama. How would I get to Fuji Speedway the most quickly from there?

I might just extend my trip so I might also want to visit Tokyo for a day. I understand Yokohama is about 30 minutes away from Tokyo by train. Is that correct?

Hiroyuki Nagashima · 2 Jul 2006

A weather forecast of Oyamamachi
http://www.tenki.jp/pyoh/p22344050136.html
It is 1 hour 37 minutes by car from Yokohama Station to west exit gate of FSW.
http://www.eneos.com/netclub/driveclub/drmg03.asp
train + bus
It is JR Gotemba from JR Yokohama Station.
1 hour 39 minutes.
It is 20 minutes from JR Gotemba to FWS by bus.
http://www.fsw.tv/guide/access_rail.html
http://www.jorudan.co.jp/english/norikae/e-norikeyin.html

Cue · 2 Jul 2006

briareos said:
I might just extend my trip so I might also want to visit Tokyo for a day. I understand Yokohama is about 30 minutes away from Tokyo by train. Is that correct?

It depends on where exactly in Yokohama from and where in Tokyo you'd like to go.
But approximately, Yokohama Sta. to Tokyo Sta. is 30 mins, and if you want to go to Shibuya or Shinjuku, it'll take you a little more, I think.

Q

Kyledesu · 2 Jul 2006

briareos said:
I'm planning a trip from November 3-5 this year to attend the Super GT's final round at Fuji speedway.
I was wondering what the weather would be like around that period?
In addition, I'm planning to stay in Yokohama. How would I get to Fuji Speedway the most quickly from there?
I might just extend my trip so I might also want to visit Tokyo for a day. I understand Yokohama is about 30 minutes away from Tokyo by train. Is that correct?

Which team are you rooting for?
Me, I'm a nismo guy.. But I still like them all.
Also, I am considering going to the event, but not sure yet if I will or not..

briareos · 2 Jul 2006

I'm rooting for Calsonic and Endless. Benoit Treluyer just got 3rd position in Round 4 in Malaysia.

Regarding the trip to JR Gotemba from JR Yokohama Station, and then the trip to Fuji Speedway from there by bus, is there any fare information around?
I'm worried the daily trips to FSW in the morning and then back to the hotel at night will add up.

Kyledesu · 2 Jul 2006

Cool Z's =)

How many days are you going to be at the speedway?
If its more than one I would get a place up near there for atleast one night of it.

Its been awhile since I was at FSW, I remember the train ride taking forever.

briareos · 2 Jul 2006

Now that's an idea. I had no idea there was accomodation near the circuit. Any details? I can't find any on their website.

Cue · 2 Jul 2006

Regarding the trip to JR Gotemba from JR Yokohama Station, and then the trip to Fuji Speedway from there by bus, is there any fare information around?

1,450yen for JR, one way and 610yen for the bus.

Q

briareos · 3 Jul 2006

Cool, I thought it was going to be a lot more expensive.

But is there accomodation near Fuji Speedway? If not, I'll have to wake up at 6 am in Yokohama to reach Fuji Speedway by 9 am.

Cue · 3 Jul 2006

briareos said:
Cool, I thought it was going to be a lot more expensive.

Did you try the link Hiroyouki gave you above? It shows the "fast", "low price", "easy" ways and you'll find it very helpful, I believe.
And those are for one-way, not round tickets.

But is there accomodation near Fuji Speedway?

Well,...err, yes, there are several accomodations near the Gotemba Station. (but I'm not sure if there are any near Fuji Speedway.)

I googled it and most of the results were in Japanese, which I think it means the staff there may speak Japanese only. If you don't mind that, the one I found on the net is "Hotel Gotenbakan21" which is located right in front of JR Gotemba Station. http://gotemba.jp/gnavi/stay/29_21.html / http://www.gotenbakan.co.jp/acsses.html

And another one is "Gotemba Station Hotel"; it's 5 mins walk from Gotemba St.
http://www.go-st-hotel.com/index.html
There are other less expensive ones, but they are Ryokan(Japanese-style hotels)...

Q

Edit: I've just found another hotel information in English(Engrish, actually). This might help you...
YMCA Tozanso : http://www.ymcajapan.org/tozanso/eindex.htm
10 mins by taxi from Gotemba St.(should cost you around 1,200 yen for the taxi), no credit cards available for payment, the accomodation rate shown there is per person, not per room.

briareos · 3 Jul 2006

Thanks, this should prove helpful.

But I have trouble using the bus link Hiroyuki provided at

http://www.jorudan.co.jp/english/norikae/e-norikeyin.html

Boarding point is Gotemba, but where is the disembarkation point?

Cue · 3 Jul 2006

Alright, um, I think that you can only search for trains and subways there, but no buses.

When you scroll down the link below, there's a bus timetable for your info. (The link is about the same as the one Hiroyuki provided earlier, but this one here is in English.)
http://www.fsw.tv/english/access/railway.html
The bus bound for Chunichi(East Gate) could be a special shuttle bus that runs only when there's an event at the Fuji Speedway, because I couldn't find any other information anywhere. And the bus bound for Fuji Reien(West Gate) could be the regular local bus, but that doesn't run so often.
What's more, the first(earliest) bus leaves Gotemba at 9:30am as you can see it in the timetable, that means you can't make it by 9am...LOL

Well, if you want to try the other way, you can take train to JR Suruga Oyama (a couple of stops from JR Gotemba) and take the bus from there, but the first bus leaves at 8:50am, and it takes you about 20 mins to Fuji Reien, and another 10 mins walk to FS, which means you still cannot arrive by 9am.

I'm getting a little confused myself...^^;
That's probably why they suggest that you come by taxi as a first choice in the access map...? ^^;
But I do understand paying 3,500yen for 20min ride sounds outrageous while 610yen would do.

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briareos · 3 Jul 2006

Thanks. Would staying in Hakone be a better option than in Yokohama?

I was looking at this map

Access and Orientation

And it does seem alot nearer to Gotemba station. Has anyone stayed around Hakone before?

briareos · 8 Jul 2006

My friend in Japan has given me some advice.

"I answer you about Fuji speed way of a question.
This place is very far from Tokyo.
It is the quickest by train and takes 3 hours there.
Besides, there is many transfer of a train.
Even Japanese people are very troublesome.
The best is to use an expressway bus.
Because I do not understand it, I examine a rate later.
This can do a ride from the JR Shinjuku station west entrance in Tokyo.
It reaches Tomei Gotenba from there in about 100 minutes.
Then, get off the bus and go to the Fuji speedway by taxi.
The fee of the taxi is about 113 RM.
Time is about 20 minutes.
The problem is a hotel. All hotels nearby are already secured."

It's just like the info Hiroyuki provided, except this time a bus is recommended to get to Gotemba station, and then from there a 20 minute taxi ride is taken.

Because of this, it might be a better idea for me to stay around Gotemba station. I've searched the net for hotels in this area, but haven't found any. Is there a directory of hotels that I can use?

Hiroyuki Nagashima · 9 Jul 2006

About an inn near FSW
It is written in this blog
http://bakazaru.seesaa.net/article/14310158.html
An inn equal to or less than room without meals 300 yen
ﾆ稚ﾆ叩ﾆ蓄ﾆ椎?ﾂーﾆ陳哉鍛ﾆ淡窶板ｷﾃ｢ﾃ??ｰﾂｮﾂ・ﾅｽR窶吮??ﾅ津寂?弭(family lodge hatagoya Yamanaka shop)
転送ページ/ファミリーロッジ旅籠屋
ﾅ津､窶彗ﾂ湘ｪﾂ・窶愿ｬﾅ?C窶禿ｲ窶伉税?ﾃ?gotenba nankaiyakusoukan)
http://www.gotemba.gr.jp/gnavi/stay/29_nankai.html
Translation please use this site.
http://www.excite.co.jp/world/english/web/

Kyledesu · 9 Jul 2006

Rent a Van and stay overnight in the Van.

Actually, I'm going to Hakone this weekend and can tell you. I'm assuming it would be better but dont know for sure.

briareos · 10 Jul 2006

Has anyone stayed at these inns or campsites in the Fujiyoshida area? Would you recommend them as a good place to go to Fuji Speedway from?

Camp Inn Fuji
Inn Fujitomita
Resort Inn May Queen

briareos · 11 Jul 2006

I can't believe it... it's still months away, and I've tried 4 inns in this area and they're already fully booked for the November period.

Are there any other inns or hotels around Gotemba that are not listed on the internet?

Hiroyuki Nagashima · 11 Jul 2006

A campground around Mt. Fuji
http://www.mfi.or.jp/w3/home0/kouiki/asobu/camp.html#yamanakako
http://www.outdoorpica.co.jp/page/english/index_e04.html

An inn around Gotemba
http://upup-life.com/store/travel/file/id311.shtml

When there is not an inn.
Try to look for an inn in Numazu
It is about around 30 minutes by a train from Numazu to Gotemba.

briareos · 11 Jul 2006

Thanks Hiroyuki...

I'm just wondering how cold it'll get in November... sleeping in one of those camping paos might be quite an experience.

Do you know if it's easy to get a taxicab from the Saiko Lake area to Fuji Speedway?

Hiroyuki Nagashima · 11 Jul 2006

Average temperature of November of Lake Yamanaka in the suburbs of Mt. Fuji seems to be around 5 degrees Celsius.
http://www.yamanakako.gr.jp/guide/i...1_id=1&if1_kubun=&page=1&sum_count=1&kensuu=2
A tent is too cold.
I recommend lodging in a bungalow.
Around Lake Yamanaka, there are four taxi companies
http://www.google.co.jp/maps?hl=ja&...=タクシー&near=山梨県南都留郡山中湖村&sa=X&oi=local&ct=title

http://www.fujigoko.tv/search.cgi?key=%8C%F0%92%CA+%83%5E%83N%83V%81%5B

briareos · 26 Jul 2006

Can someone help me contact Fuji Speedway?
I am trying to get paddock tickets for the November Super GT, but their enquiry form just doens't seem to allow me to send them any questions.

https://www.fsw.tv/inquiry/check

I keep getting these errors after submitting:
名前(姓)は全角で入力して下さい。
名前(名)は全角で入力して下さい。
フリガナ(姓)は全角カタカナで入力して下さい。
フリガナ(名)は全角カタカナで入力して下さい。
市区町村名は全角で入力して下さい。
番地は全角で入力して下さい。
不正な電話番号です。

This is the ticket I plan to book.

パドックラウンジパス（前売り）
数量限定のスペシャルパスです、ピットビル2階の専用ラウンジでゆったりとレース観戦しながら食事やドリンクを楽しめます。
もちろんレース情報はプログラム、専用モニター、結果表の配布など充実！白熱のバトルを情報満載でご覧いただけます。
専用駐車場やお土産も付いていますのでセレブな時間をお楽しみ下さい。

料金（税込）大人1名 35,000円（スーパー耐久のみ32,000円）
子供1名（小中学生） 30,000円（スーパー耐久のみ28,000円）
※ 指定駐車場券は付きません
入場可能エリア一般席、パドックエリア、ピットウォーク、スタート前グリッド
ピットビルA：2Fクリスタルルーム（パドックラウンジ専用ルーム）、3F屋上テラス
ピットビルB：2F
特典特別観戦券、指定駐車場、公式プログラム、お弁当、フリードリンク、記念品、リザルト配布
ラウンジ利用時間（予選日・決勝日） 8：00～17：00
※スタート前グリッド、お弁当、フリードリンク、リザルト配布は決勝日のみとなります。
（予選日ピットウォーク開催の場合もご利用いただけます）

briareos · 28 Jul 2006

I'm so sorry to keep going on about this topic... but I need opinions again.

I have successfully booked a pension at the northern area of Lake Yamanaka.

However I have heard that the taxi from here to Fuji Speedway will cost around 60000 yen one-way. Multiply that by 3 days, and factor in return trips, and it adds up! I've also found out that there are no buses plying the same route.

Here's where I'm staying:

On the map, Gotenba appears further than Lake Yamanaka, but I understand the taxi fare doesn't cost as muuch. Is this because Yamanka is on an elevated area and that accounts for the hidden distance?

I've tried getting map details for the Yamanako-Fuji speedway route, and it looks like there are no through roads.

Would any of you still recommend staying at Yamanaka lake?

Hiroyuki Nagashima · 29 Jul 2006

11/4-5 SUPER GT The ninth round.
Release 9/26-11/3 of a ticket.

When I think about transportation expenses,
I think that a hotel of Numazu is cheap
ホテル

briareos · 30 Jul 2006

Thanks Hiroyuki.
I have sent queries to some hotels in Numazu already and I'm waiting for their replies.

In the meantime, in case I can't get any hotel in Numazu, I found out that there is a fujikyu bus from Lake Yamanaka to Gotenba station.

http://www.fujikyu.co.jp/bus2/jikokuhyo/jikoku01.htm

I think it stops at the Asahigaoka 旭日丘 bus stop.

http://www.mfi.or.jp/montelac/english/english_map.html

So this means I have to take the bus from Asahigaoka to Gotenba, and then a taxi from gotenba to Fuji Speedway. That should cost less than a taxi from Lake yamanaka to Fuji Speedway direct, I think.

Sorry if I'm rambing on.. I've never been to Japan before so I'm totally unfamiliar with the transport routes.

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