NISMO Festival 2026 returns to Fuji Speedway in Oyama, Japan, on Sunday, 6 December, with historic Nissan racing cars planned. Nissan and Nissan Motorsports & Customizing announced the event on 31 July; this 28 October update brings together confirmed visitor details. The scheduled hours are 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Japan local time.
For drivers and fans, the draw is Nissan’s racing history alongside current competition machinery. However, the full car lineup, named driver roster and detailed running order remain unconfirmed in the reviewed sources.
When is NISMO Festival 2026?
The 26th festival takes place on Sunday, 6 December 2026, under the theme “NISSAN RACING DNA.” Nissan Motorsports & Customizing organizes the event, with Nissan Motor Co. as its partner.
The official NISMO announcement published on 31 July establishes the date and planned attractions. Therefore, the October coverage is a visitor update, not the festival’s first announcement.
The overview says the event proceeds rain or shine. However, an eight-hour opening window is not a session timetable: it does not confirm when individual cars will run.
For another upcoming meeting at the same circuit, see our report on the Fuji Speedway Super Taikyu finale on 14–15 November. That is a separate event with separate attendance arrangements.
Where is NISMO Festival 2026 held?
The venue is Fuji Speedway, 694 Nakahinata, Oyama-cho, Sunto-gun, Shizuoka, Japan. All published festival hours refer to Japan local time, not US or European time zones.
For travel planning, distinguish the circuit destination from a railway station or accommodation address. Also, admission and vehicle parking are separate purchases, so driving to the venue changes the total cost.
If arriving by public transport, check the event access information and return timetable before travelling. In particular, do not assume the final circuit session will align with your preferred onward connection.
How much are NISMO Festival 2026 tickets?
NISMO Festival 2026 tickets cost ¥3,000 in advance or ¥4,000 on the day for standard admission. Meanwhile, the advance U25 option costs ¥2,000 for eligible visitors from high-school age through 25.
The official festival ticket page lists the following admission and standard parking charges. All amounts are Japanese yen.
| Ticket or parking type | Advance | On the day |
|---|---|---|
| Standard admission | ¥3,000 per person | ¥4,000 per person |
| Eligible U25 admission | ¥2,000 per person | Not listed in the reviewed information |
| Junior-high-school-age children and younger | Free admission | Free admission |
| Visitors aged 65 and older | Free admission | Free admission |
| Standard four-wheel vehicle parking | ¥2,000 per vehicle | ¥3,000 per vehicle |
| Motorcycle parking | ¥900 per motorcycle | ¥1,500 per motorcycle |
For example, two adults sharing one car would pay ¥8,000 using standard advance admission and parking. By comparison, the same combination costs ¥11,000 at the listed on-the-day rates.
Free admission does not remove the separate parking charge. Likewise, an admission ticket does not include owner-parade participation.
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What cars will be at NISMO Festival 2026?
Historic and current Nissan/NISMO racing cars are planned for displays and on-track demonstrations. However, the reviewed announcements do not establish a complete list of participating machines.
That distinction matters. A model’s importance to Nissan history does not confirm its appearance on 6 December. Similarly, eligibility for the owner parade does not confirm a place in the racing-car demonstrations.
Beyond the cars, planned attractions include driver talks, a circuit safari, current Nissan vehicle displays, children’s activities and merchandise booths. However, the available information does not settle individual activity times or every participation condition.
For now, treat the NISMO Festival schedule as confirmed opening hours plus planned attractions. Wait for the detailed running order before choosing a must-see session.
Meanwhile, our report on the Toyota GR GT3’s planned Japanese race debut covers a separate development in Japan’s competition-car scene.
What is the NISMO Cars Parade Run?
The NISMO Cars Parade Run is an owner-participation activity limited to 150 cars, subject to application and selection. The application window runs from 23 October to 5 November 2026.
According to the official owner-parade participation details, the fee is ¥10,000 per car. Admission is separate, so this is not an alternative to buying entry.
Eligible models include the NISMO 400R, R34 GT-R Z-tune, R35 GT-R NISMO and RZ34 Fairlady Z NISMO. However, owners should check the complete eligibility conditions rather than assume every Nissan performance model qualifies.
This is a selected owner parade, not an open track day or unrestricted lapping session. Follow organizer instructions; keep performance testing to authorized closed-circuit sessions, never public roads.
How can drivers record the journey to Fuji Speedway?
TripRank is an iOS driving and performance telemetry companion app. It records drives with GPS route capture, including fully offline and background recording.
For the journey to Fuji, the free tier provides unlimited drive tracking and a per-trip Smoothness Score. However, its trip history shows only the 10 most recent trips; older trips are locked.
Pro unlocks unlimited trip history, data export and Apple Watch heart-rate analytics. These features can support a personal driving record, but they do not replace festival tickets, access information or organizer instructions.
Meanwhile, Nissan’s Sentra Spec-V revival at SEMA 2026 applies the NISMO parts theme to a 300-whp concept saloon.
Frequently asked questions
What time does NISMO Festival at Fuji Speedway start?
The scheduled start is 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, 6 December 2026, with the event ending at 4:00 p.m. All times are Japan local time. Individual session times remain unconfirmed in the reviewed sources.
Is NISMO Festival 2026 free for children or seniors?
Admission is free for junior-high-school-age children and younger, and for visitors aged 65 and older. Parking costs extra.
Will historic Nissan race cars run at Fuji Speedway?
Historic and current Nissan/NISMO race-car displays and on-track demonstrations are planned. However, the full participating car lineup has not been confirmed in the reviewed sources.
Can visitors drive their own NISMO car at the festival?
Eligible owners can apply for the selected owner parade, limited to 150 cars. Applications run from 23 October to 5 November 2026. Participation costs ¥10,000 per car, and admission is separate.
Bottom line
Fuji Speedway’s 6 December festival has a confirmed date, opening hours and published ticket options. However, check the final car list and running order before planning around a particular demonstration. For recording your own journey, download TripRank for iOS GPS drive tracking.
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