Explore Japan’s Legendary JDM Tuners and Tuning Shops: RX-7, Silvia & Time Attack Masters
If you’re a fan of JDM cars, Japanese tuning culture, or time attack and drift events, visiting Japan is a dream come true. Beyond circuits and car shows, one of the most authentic ways to experience Japanese automotive culture is by exploring legendary tuners and long-established tuning shops.
Japanese tuners are often craftsmen at heart, focusing intensely on their work rather than public promotion. Visiting their workshops and seeing demo cars, drift machines, and time attack builds up close allows you to feel their dedication and expertise firsthand.
Meet Japan’s Iconic Tuners and Their Creations
RE Amemiya (Isami Amemiya) is world-famous for RX-7 tuning. His rotary engine setups and signature aero designs have made his cars legends on both Japanese circuits and international events.
Fat Five Racing (Taigo Saito) is globally recognized as a top drift driver and a builder of high-performance drift cars. Fans around the world admire his vehicles for their speed, precision, and style on the track.
Under Suzuki is a pioneer in Japan’s amateur time attack scene. His Silvia has earned a cult following overseas, and visiting his shop offers a rare chance to witness one of Japan’s finest time attack tuners at work.
Why JDMTour is the Best Way to Visit Tuning Shops
For overseas enthusiasts, visiting a Japanese tuning shop independently can be challenging. JDMTour ensures a seamless experience by offering schedule coordination, English interpretation, and insider access. If timing aligns, you may even meet the tuner personally, see custom JDM builds, and learn their tuning philosophy directly.
A full list of visitable shops is available on our services page. From time attack RX-7s to high-performance drift cars, these workshops provide a rare glimpse into the heart of Japanese tuning culture.
How to Make the Most of Your Shop Visit
A tuning shop visit is more than just seeing cars—it’s about understanding the craft, workflow, and innovation behind each build. While photography and autographs should be pre-approved, JDMTour ensures that every visit is safe, informative, and immersive. Pairing shop visits with circuit events, drift competitions, or car shows creates a comprehensive experience of Japan’s JDM culture.
Summary
Exploring Japan’s legendary tuners and classic tuning shops offers a unique opportunity to experience the real Japanese tuning scene, from RX-7 rotary builds to Silvia time attack cars. Even as an overseas visitor, JDMTour makes it easy to visit shops, meet iconic tuners, and immerse yourself in Japan’s JDM culture. For fans of drift cars, time attack, and Japanese car craftsmanship, this is an experience not to be missed.