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35th Sea of Japan Classic Car Review

Japanese name:第35回日本海クラシックカーレビュー

📅 Sun, Sep 6, 2026

📍 Itoigawa, Niigata

About this event

Held at the Fossa Magna Museum in Itoigawa City, Niigata Prefecture, the "35th Sea of Japan Classic Car Review" is an unmissable event for classic car enthusiasts gathering from all over Japan. More than 120 valuable foreign and domestic cars manufactured before 1974 are exhibited, allowing visitors to view legendary vintage cars up close. On the day of the event, reception begins at 7:30, and the opening ceremony takes place at 9:30. Following that, the Joyful Rally, driving approximately 30 kilometers through the city following route tulip maps, starts at 10:30, where participants tour the streets of Itoigawa together with classic cars. The closing ceremony will be held at 14:30, scheduled with award ceremonies for the Concours d'Elegance and top rally finishers. The event proceeds rain or shine, so it can be enjoyed without being affected by weather. The participation fee is 6,000 yen per vehicle, with a capacity of 130 vehicles. While applications have already closed, the scale and content of the event make it a valuable opportunity to experience the history and charm of classic cars firsthand.

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Venue

Fossa Magna Museum

1313 Ichinomiya, Itoigawa-shi, Niigata 941-0056

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