What other travelers are saying about Suzuka Circuit
Enjoyed taking our son here. Not as busy as other amusement parks but the rides are just right for small children. We enjoyed the Suzuka Ciruit Challenge, driving on an actual racing stadium. Perfect for the kids that are into race cars!
Really good place for family with small kids until late teenager. You can play simple bump car up until riding a go cart. There are also mini motorbike that adults can ride as well. The time attack concept to get license is awesome. However, do not expect you will get the best time as the machine differs in quality. Some are just not tuned to the max speed so even if you can drive well, it may not be able to speed enough. Other than that, really nice. You can even see the race track. Go on weekdays for a much quieter experience.
I went during the summer holidays and happened to catch the fireworks show—it was absolutely stunning and breathtaking, especially watching it from the racetrack.
There was also a chance to drive on the racetrack, which was a rare and enjoyable experience. The other rides and attractions were really fun too.
One suggestion would be to improve transportation support, as there were basically no vehicles available after the fireworks ended. We were lucky to leave a bit early and managed to catch a taxi.
I went in Oct on a Tuesday. It’s a good place for kids under 8. My boy is 6yo and can do most of the rides. Very short queues so you can do many rides in one day. It’s a family and kids friendly space, everything is reasonably priced.
Just one note it’s good fun for young kids like 3-7 but would be boring for kids like 10yo.
A really nice amusement park for kids, the staffs are all super nice specially the entrance gate staff Miss Chen, she gave us some great advice and greeting us with pleasant smile and a warm welcome.Will definitely come back again. Remember to book the “circuit challenger” online in advance because it won’t be available to join it on the site.
The Formula One Japanese Grand Prix typically runs in September or October, while the Suzuka 8 Hours motorcycle race occurs in late July or early August. These events require advance ticket purchases and attract large crowds. Non-race weekends allow access to the circuit park, driving experiences, and museums with fewer visitors. The facility operates year-round.
The Suzuka Circuit Racing School offers driving courses using provided vehicles for various skill levels. Track day events allow participants to drive their own cars or motorcycles on the circuit. Go-kart rentals are available on replica track sections. All programs require advance booking, valid driver's licenses, and meet specific age requirements.
Tickets go on sale several months before the race through the Suzuka Circuit website and authorized vendors. Prices range from approximately ¥7,000 for general admission to over ¥100,000 for premium grandstand seats. International visitors can purchase through official F1 ticket vendors or motorsport travel agencies. Popular sections sell out quickly.
The circuit park includes Motopia with pedal cars, mini motorcycles, and go-karts for different age groups with specific height restrictions. The Acrobat amusement area offers additional rides. During races, ear protection is recommended for children due to noise levels. Multiple restaurants and rest areas are available throughout the facility.
Nagoya (50 kilometers away) offers Nagoya Castle and the Toyota Commemorative Museum. Ise Grand Shrine is 30 kilometers from the circuit. Toba (40 kilometers south) features an aquarium and pearl island tours. Yunoyama Onsen hot spring resort and Mount Gozaisho are 15 kilometers away with cable car access.
