Tsukuba Circuit
Shimotsuma, Japan
2.045 km • 14 Corners
About Tsukuba Circuit
Tsukuba Circuit is one of the most famous and influential motorsport venues in Japan, located in Shimotsuma, Ibaraki Prefecture, north of Tokyo. Opened in 1970, Tsukuba is best known worldwide as the heart of Japan’s time attack and tuning culture, as well as a major hub for grassroots racing, testing and driver training. The flagship Course 2000 layout measures 2.045 km (1.271 miles) and features 14 corners packed into a tight, technical configuration. The circuit is defined by its short straights, heavy braking zones, rapid direction changes and minimal run-off, placing huge emphasis on car setup, tyre performance and driver precision. Iconic sections include Turn 1 high speed right hander, the infield hairpins, the tricky final corner and the ultra short pit straight. Tsukuba hosts Super Taikyu, Time Attack events, One-Make Series, historic racing, manufacturer testing and an extremely busy programme of public car and motorcycle track days. It is also the global benchmark for lap time records for modified street cars. With its unmatched tuning heritage, relentless technical layout and year round activity, Tsukuba is one of the most photographed and benchmarked circuits in the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
Tsukuba Circuit is located in Shimotsuma, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. The full address is 1600-2 Fukushima, Shimotsuma, Ibaraki 304-0824, Japan.
The main Course 2000 layout is 2.045 km (1.271 miles) long and features 14 corners.
Yes. Tsukuba operates one of Japan’s busiest public car and motorcycle track day schedules through approved organisers.
Tsukuba is world famous for time attack lap records, Japanese tuning culture and serving as the global benchmark circuit for modified street cars.
Yes. Tsukuba hosts Super Taikyu, One-Make Series, historic racing, endurance events and national championships.
Yes. Tsukuba is very suitable for beginners due to its compact size and lower top speeds, but precision is critical due to limited run-off.
Yes. Strict noise limits are enforced, typically around 95–100 dB(A) depending on event and vehicle class.
Yes. Modified cars are welcome provided they comply with Tsukuba’s technical safety rules and noise regulations.
Yes. Tsukuba is exceptional for motorsport photography due to its close proximity viewing, packed action, and legendary time attack atmosphere.
After your event, you can search LapSnaps by track and date to find Tsukuba Circuit track day photos and purchase high resolution digital downloads directly from photographers.
Tsukuba Circuit is owned and operated by Tsukuba Circuit Co., Ltd.
Yes. Tsukuba operates year round with racing, testing and public track days scheduled throughout the year.
Photographers regularly attend events at Tsukuba.
Yes. LapSnaps features Tsukuba Circuit track day photos from verified photographers. You can browse by event day and purchase high resolution digital downloads directly online.
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