For fans of Toyota Gazoo Racing, GR Yaris, Subaru WRX STI, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, and Japanese rally racing, Hokkaido is one of the best destinations to experience motorsport and scenic driving in Japan.

Every summer, the Japanese Rally Championship (JRC) brings two of the country's most exciting gravel rally events to Hokkaido: ARK Rally Kamuy and Rally Hokkaido. These events attract top Japanese rally drivers, Toyota Gazoo Racing teams, and passionate JDM enthusiasts from around the world.

Combined with Hokkaido's spectacular roads, mountains, and countryside, it's the perfect destination for an unforgettable self-drive holiday.

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ARK Rally Kamuy 2026 Successfully Concluded

Held from 10–12 July 2026, ARK Rally Kamuy marked Round 5 of the 2026 Japanese Rally Championship.

Location：ニセコアンヌプリ国際スキー場 駐車場（北海道虻田郡ニセコ町字ニセコ485）（Google Map）

Based around Niseko, the event featured technical gravel stages through:

• Niseko
• Kutchan
• Kyogoku
• Makkari
• Rankoshi

New stages including SPRING WATER, OAK, and the challenging STREAM LONG added even more excitement to this year's competition.

Fans also enjoyed spectacular drifting, gravel sprays, and the newly introduced jump section at the Rankoshi spectator stage.

More details:  https://toyotagazooracing.com/jp/morizo_challenge_cup/report/2026/05/

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Next Stop: Rally Hokkaido 2026

The championship now heads toward one of Japan's biggest rally events:

Rally Hokkaido

4–6 September 2026

This world-famous gravel rally attracts leading Japanese teams, Toyota Gazoo Racing entries, and rally fans from across Asia and beyond.

If you're planning a Hokkaido road trip in September, Rally Hokkaido is an event you shouldn't miss.

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Toyota Gazoo Racing & Rally Heritage

Toyota Gazoo Racing has built the GR lineup directly from rally experience.

The GR Yaris incorporates technologies inspired by World Rally competition, including:

• GR-FOUR AWD
• Lightweight construction
• Turbocharged engine
• Rally-developed chassis

Watching these cars compete on real gravel roads is an unforgettable experience for every JDM enthusiast.

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Why Hokkaido Is a Paradise for Rally Fans

Hokkaido offers everything rally lovers dream of:

• Endless scenic mountain roads
• Forest gravel stages
• Beautiful countryside
• Legendary Japanese performance cars
• Incredible self-drive routes

Many visitors combine rally events with sightseeing around:

• Niseko
• Mount Yotei
• Lake Toya
• Otaru
• Furano
• Biei

creating the ultimate JDM road trip in Japan.

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Explore Hokkaido by Driving a JDM Performance Car

At HAYAKU RENT A CAR, enthusiasts can enjoy Hokkaido behind the wheel of iconic Japanese performance cars, including:

• Honda Civic Type R FL5
• Toyota GR Yaris RZ
• Subaru WRX STI
• Subaru Levorg STI

Pick up your vehicle at New Chitose Airport and drive directly to the rally stages while experiencing some of Japan's most scenic roads.

Whether you're a Toyota GR fan, a rally enthusiast, or simply looking for an unforgettable self-drive adventure, Hokkaido delivers an experience unlike anywhere else.

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