The Okayama International Circuit is located in Mimasaka City, Okayama Prefecture. Major events held there include SUPER GT, Super Formula, Super Taikyu races, and Superbike races.
In 1994 and 1995, the circuit hosted the Pacific Grand Prix, a Formula One race. The Okayama International Circuit was the last race venue in Japan for Ayrton Senna, who was known as "the nobleman of the speed of sound.
Getting to the Stadium
For many motor sports fans, the station that should be their base will be Okayama.
Train
JR Yoshinaga Station, the departure and arrival station for the shuttle buses that run during the four big races such as SUPER GT, can be accessed by the Sanyo Line from JR Okayama Station.
Bus
Shuttle buses are available from JR Yoshinaga Station for the four major big races such as SUPER GT, but please note that they are expected to be quite crowded for the most popular events.
Car
It takes about 30 minutes by car from Bizen I.C. on the Sanyo Expressway, and about 30 minutes from Wake I.C.
About the Stadium
Location 1210 Takinomiya, Mimasaka City, Okayama
Capacity 20,000
Opened 1990
Explore Okayama
Travel Tips & Information
Here is the basic information about Okayama as a reference for planning your trip.
Professional Sports Teams in Okayama prefecture
1. "Getting there & Around" Tsuyama, Mimasaka
If you are coming from the Tokyo metropolitan area, you can basically take the Tokaido or Sanyo Shinkansen to Okayama Station, change to a local train, and head for Tsuyama.
Even if you use a night bus, you will probably take a local train from Okayama Station.
The following is a guide on how to get to Tsuyama and how to get around Tsuyama City.
2. "Where to Stay" in Tsuyama, Mimasaka
Basically, the most convenient place to stay in the Tsuyama City area seems to be around Tsuyama Station.
We have picked up some hotels around Tsuyama City.
3. "What to Do & See" in Tsuyama, Mimasaka
In Tsuyama, there is the Tsuyama Manabi-no-Tetsudo-kan (Railway Museum), which is a must stop for railroad fans.
Other sightseeing spots around Tsuyama City are also picked up.
4. "What / Where to Eat" in Tsuyama, Mimasaka
Let's eat Tsuyama's famous gourmet food such as kakioko and hormone udon.
The following is a list of Tsuyama's gourmet foods and restaurants in the city.
