If you are trying to unlock the Hakone Nanamagari Touge Race in Forza Horizon 6, the good news is that the process is actually very simple compared to many other events in the game.
Unlike story missions or festival races that require a certain Horizon level, wristband rank, or progression milestone, the Hakone Nanamagari Touge event unlocks naturally once you physically drive into the area where the race is located. The game reveals the event dynamically when you get close enough to the mountain pass.
A lot of players spend time checking menus or trying to progress through career chapters first, but none of that is necessary here.
Where to Find the Hakone Nanamagari Touge Race
The race is located in the Nangan region on the southern side of the Japan map.
Main Landmark
Look southwest of Tokyo City near the Irokawa Space Centre.
The touge route sits on a narrow mountain road full of tight switchbacks and downhill corners. It is one of the most technical driving roads in the game and is easy to recognize once you are nearby.
How the Unlock Works
To unlock the race:
- Open your map.
- Drive toward the Nangan mountain roads.
- Follow the winding pass north of the space center.
- As soon as you enter the area, the race icon should automatically appear.
- Once discovered, the event stays permanently unlocked on your map.
There is no cutscene, no challenge requirement, and no special mission chain attached to it.
Some players miss the race simply because the road is slightly off the main highway network and does not appear immediately when zooming out on the map.
Why Players Are Looking for This Race
The Hakone Nanamagari Touge route became popular very quickly because it is one of the best downhill and drift-focused roads in the game.
It is especially popular among players who enjoy:
- Touge racing
- Grip builds
- JDM cars
- Time attack runs
- Online downhill battles
- Drifting with lightweight rear-wheel-drive cars
The road design heavily resembles classic Japanese mountain passes, with constant elevation changes and consecutive hairpins.
Many players also use this race for Festival Playlist objectives.
Tips for the “Gazoo Racer” Weekly Challenge
If you are trying to complete the “Gazoo Racer” challenge during the Series 1 Summer Festival Playlist, there are a few important things to know.
Use the Correct Car
The challenge specifically requires the 2022 Toyota GR86.
Even if you win the race with another Toyota model, the challenge may not count.
Common B-Class Bug
One of the biggest issues players have reported is that the game sometimes refuses to allow the GR86 into the event.
This usually happens because of the car’s performance class.
How to Fix It
Before entering the race:
- Tune your GR86 into B-Class.
- Re-enter the event gate.
- If the car still does not appear correctly, open the tuning menu and re-apply the tune manually.
Many players reported that simply reloading the tune fixes the event selection bug.
The Route Is Excellent for Practice
Even outside the playlist challenge, this touge road is worth unlocking early.
The Nanamagari route is one of the best places in the game to practice:
- Trail braking
- Corner entry control
- Weight transfer
- Low-speed drifting
- Precision throttle management
High-horsepower cars can actually struggle here because the corners are so tight. Lightweight cars with balanced handling usually perform better.
Popular choices include:
- Toyota GR86
- Mazda MX-5
- Nissan Silvia builds
- Subaru BRZ
- Older Skyline setups
Hidden Barn Find Nearby
While exploring the area, you should also check the western side of the Nanamagari mountain roads.
There is a hidden barn find nearby that rewards the 1971 Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R.
A lot of players accidentally discover the barn while searching for the touge route itself, so it is worth exploring the surrounding roads carefully.
