Information on 2026 Golden Week Event "Wakuwaku Ride Fes ~ Working Cars Big Gathering ~"
Mobility Resort Motegi will hold the 'Wakuwaku Ride Fes' from April 25 to May 6, 2026. The family event features heavy machinery exhibits, emergency vehicle parades, Honda classic car demonstrations, and a Tamiya Mini 4WD collaboration.
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Mobility Resort Motegi (Motegi-machi, Tochigi Prefecture) will hold the "Wakuwaku Ride Fes ~ Working Cars Big Gathering ~" as a Golden Week event from Saturday, April 25 to Wednesday, May 6 (substitute holiday), 2026.
You can see large heavy machinery such as excavators and dump trucks, as well as official race cars. There will be vehicle exhibitions where you can observe, take photos, and experience riding in working cars up close, as well as interactive events using working cars.
In addition, on May 3 (Sun/Holiday) and May 5 (Tue/Holiday), demonstration runs on the oval course will be held using vehicles owned by the Honda Collection Hall. On May 4 (Mon/Holiday), as Working Cars Special Day, "cars that protect the city" such as police vehicles, emergency vehicles, and Self-Defense Force vehicles active in the city will gather with the cooperation of the Tochigi Prefecture Police, Fire Department, and Self-Defense Forces. On the racing course, a "Cars That Protect the City Parade Run" will be held, featuring circuit driving of various "cars that protect the city", including white police motorcycles and super patrol cars.
Furthermore, on May 5 (Tue/Holiday), a "Working Car Circuit Run" will be held where cars working in the city and circuit will parade on the racing course, allowing you to see the activities of different cars depending on the day.
In addition, collaboration projects with Tamiya Inc. and Showa Day limited projects are also planned during the period.
Combined with the new attractions "Off-Road Touring RINDO BIKE" and "KIDS BIKE Field", as well as athletics and a 3D maze, families can spend the whole day in the Motegi forest surrounded by fresh greenery.
Events held every day during Golden Week (April 25 - May 6)
■ Working Cars Big Gathering Boarding Experience
For a limited time during Golden Week, working cars that you cannot normally see up close will be exhibited. You can also observe and take pictures of some vehicles.
In addition, you can experience an aerial work platform that rises to 6 meters above the ground and a driver's seat boarding experience. Practical demonstrations of the vehicles actually moving are also planned.
Fee: Free
Location: Park Central Entrance
■ Aerial Work Platform Boarding Experience
From the aerial work platform that rises to 6 meters above the ground, you can overlook the racing course.
* Height may be changed depending on weather and crowd conditions.
* May be canceled in case of stormy weather.
Fee: Free
Target: 1st grade elementary school students and above
Capacity: 6 people / 1 time
Location: Grandstand Plaza
Limited events held on April 25 (Sat) and 26 (Sun)
■ Working Car Demonstration
You can see up close how working cars operate.
Fee: Free
Time: 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00
Location: Grandstand Plaza
■ Honda Sound Demonstration
~ Demonstration Run ~
A demonstration run will be performed by vehicles from the Honda Collection Hall.
Fee: Free
Time: 10:30 / 17:00
Location: Honda Collection Hall Courtyard
Contents: Demonstration run by NSX (2017), Motocompo (1981), City Turbo (1982)
* Canceled in case of poor course conditions.
* Vehicles are subject to change without notice.
■ Tamiya Mini 4WD Festa in MOTEGI
The circuit has been upgraded from last year, and free driving and trial driving are available on all 5 lanes. A mini race will also be held on April 26 (Sun).
Tamiya original goods and event-limited products will also be sold.
Participation fee: Free
Location: Central Entrance Tamiya Special Booth / Mobi Plaza
Contents: Mini race (Stock class), Mini 4WD trial run, Mini 4WD craft class, Product exhibition/sale, etc.
Limited event held on April 29 (Wed/Holiday)
■ Gather! Showa Retro Cars
A special exhibition of over 100 Showa era vehicles will be held exclusively on Showa Day.
Fee: Free
Location: Park Central Entrance
You can see large heavy machinery such as excavators and dump trucks, as well as official race cars. There will be vehicle exhibitions where you can observe, take photos, and experience riding in working cars up close, as well as interactive events using working cars.
In addition, on May 3 (Sun/Holiday) and May 5 (Tue/Holiday), demonstration runs on the oval course will be held using vehicles owned by the Honda Collection Hall. On May 4 (Mon/Holiday), as Working Cars Special Day, "cars that protect the city" such as police vehicles, emergency vehicles, and Self-Defense Force vehicles active in the city will gather with the cooperation of the Tochigi Prefecture Police, Fire Department, and Self-Defense Forces. On the racing course, a "Cars That Protect the City Parade Run" will be held, featuring circuit driving of various "cars that protect the city", including white police motorcycles and super patrol cars.
Furthermore, on May 5 (Tue/Holiday), a "Working Car Circuit Run" will be held where cars working in the city and circuit will parade on the racing course, allowing you to see the activities of different cars depending on the day.
In addition, collaboration projects with Tamiya Inc. and Showa Day limited projects are also planned during the period.
Combined with the new attractions "Off-Road Touring RINDO BIKE" and "KIDS BIKE Field", as well as athletics and a 3D maze, families can spend the whole day in the Motegi forest surrounded by fresh greenery.
Events held every day during Golden Week (April 25 - May 6)
■ Working Cars Big Gathering Boarding Experience
For a limited time during Golden Week, working cars that you cannot normally see up close will be exhibited. You can also observe and take pictures of some vehicles.
In addition, you can experience an aerial work platform that rises to 6 meters above the ground and a driver's seat boarding experience. Practical demonstrations of the vehicles actually moving are also planned.
Fee: Free
Location: Park Central Entrance
■ Aerial Work Platform Boarding Experience
From the aerial work platform that rises to 6 meters above the ground, you can overlook the racing course.
* Height may be changed depending on weather and crowd conditions.
* May be canceled in case of stormy weather.
Fee: Free
Target: 1st grade elementary school students and above
Capacity: 6 people / 1 time
Location: Grandstand Plaza
Limited events held on April 25 (Sat) and 26 (Sun)
■ Working Car Demonstration
You can see up close how working cars operate.
Fee: Free
Time: 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00
Location: Grandstand Plaza
■ Honda Sound Demonstration
~ Demonstration Run ~
A demonstration run will be performed by vehicles from the Honda Collection Hall.
Fee: Free
Time: 10:30 / 17:00
Location: Honda Collection Hall Courtyard
Contents: Demonstration run by NSX (2017), Motocompo (1981), City Turbo (1982)
* Canceled in case of poor course conditions.
* Vehicles are subject to change without notice.
■ Tamiya Mini 4WD Festa in MOTEGI
The circuit has been upgraded from last year, and free driving and trial driving are available on all 5 lanes. A mini race will also be held on April 26 (Sun).
Tamiya original goods and event-limited products will also be sold.
Participation fee: Free
Location: Central Entrance Tamiya Special Booth / Mobi Plaza
Contents: Mini race (Stock class), Mini 4WD trial run, Mini 4WD craft class, Product exhibition/sale, etc.
Limited event held on April 29 (Wed/Holiday)
■ Gather! Showa Retro Cars
A special exhibition of over 100 Showa era vehicles will be held exclusively on Showa Day.
Fee: Free
Location: Park Central Entrance