Kanto · Chasing Takumi (Initial D)

5 days running every Initial D pass in Kanto — Akagi downhill, Akina 86, Usui, Irohazaka — anime to asphalt.

Key destinations

• Gunma
• Mt Akagi
• Mt Haruna
• Usui Pass
• Irohazaka

Highlights

• Initial D mountain pass locations
• Akagi · Akina · Usui passes
• RACING CAFE D'Z GARAGE
• Ricoland gear pilgrimage

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1. 1

   Day 1

   Tokyo Arrival – Bike Collection, Kanuma

   Assemble at RENTAL819 Ueno (~17:15), complete paperwork, and do a short warm-up ride before settling in at the hotel in Kanuma.

2. 2

   Day 2

   Chūzenji-ko – Iroha-zaka – Mt Akagi, Shibukawa

   Climb the famous 48-bend Iroha-zaka to Lake Chūzenji at 1,269m, then head to Mt Akagi for its signature hairpins and panoramic highland views. Check in at Shibukawa.

3. 3

   Day 3

   D'z Racing Cafe – Haruna-san – Myōgi-san – Usui Pass, Sakudaira

   A pilgrimage to D'z Racing Cafe Garage, the real-life Initial D hangout, then hit Haruna-san (the "Akina" of the anime). Afternoon brings the dramatic rocky landscape of Myōgi-san and the classic Usui Pass.

4. 4

   Day 4

   Venus Line – Misaka Pass – Kawaguchiko, Ōtsuki

   The Venus Line runs through Miohara Plateau, Kirigamine, and Shirakaba Lake — long-distance high-altitude riding at its best. Cross Misaka Pass for iconic Fuji + Kawaguchiko views, then wind down to Ōtsuki.

5. 5

   Day 5

   Okutama Loop – Ricoland Tama – Bike Return, Ueno

   A relaxed final ride through the forested Okutama valleys, then browse Ricoland Tama for gear. Return bikes to RENTAL819 Ueno and farewell.