What if there were a place where the world’s wealthiest car lovers could race their Ferraris and Lamborghinis across a mountain track that looks like it was carved into a jungle straight from Jurassic Park? In the hills of Chiba Prefecture, about an hour from Tokyo by car, and roughly 75 minutes from Narita Airport, such a place exists. It is called The Magarigawa Club, and it is not a fantasy. It is a real-life millionaire’s playground, built for those who think a regular racetrack simply isn’t wild enough.
A Racetrack Hidden in the Hills
The Magarigawa Club opened in July 2023, and it instantly captured global attention. Unlike traditional race circuits, it is not open to the public. Membership is capped and application-based, with Regular and Associate tiers and fees that start in the millions of yen. The Regular membership requires an initiation fee of about 36 million yen plus annual expenses, while associate membership costs several million yen to join and comes with annual fees that exceed a million yen. This exclusivity ensures only the ultra-rich get to experience what is being called the most luxurious driving club on the planet.
The track itself is a 3.5-kilometre ribbon of asphalt twisting through the dense green mountains. Designed by Hermann Tilke, the German engineer famous for shaping Formula 1 circuits, it includes 22 corners, an 800-metre straight, and an 80-metre elevation change. That means supercars can thunder up 20 percent climbs before dropping into 16 percent descents, all while drivers look out over Tokyo Bay and, on clear days, Mount Fuji. They aren’t competing for trophies. They are there to unleash their cars in a way impossible on crowded public roads.
A Resort Disguised as a Circuit
But The Magarigawa Club is more than just a track. It is built like a five-star resort for car enthusiasts. At its heart stands a grand clubhouse with sweeping views of the mountains. Inside, members can dine on gourmet meals created with help from the prestigious Kanaya Resort group, sip cocktails in a private bar, or relax in an infinity pool that overlooks the circuit. There is a spa, a gym, and even an onsen hot spring, where drivers can soothe muscles after a day of pushing their machines to the limit.
For those who never want to leave, villa-style accommodations line the hillsides, some already secured by eager members. Families are catered for too, with entertainment facilities, a dog park, karaoke, and spaces to enjoy when the cars are parked. The idea is simple: this is not just about driving. It is about creating a place where luxury lifestyle and high-octane thrills meet.
A Playground for the Few
One of the most extraordinary aspects is the sheer scale of ambition. Japanese media report total costs exceeding 30 billion yen, while UK coverage has quoted around £160 million. The result has been described by international media as a “Jurassic Park for supercars” and even something out of a Bond villain’s dream. A helipad allows members to skip the drive from Tokyo entirely, dropping in by helicopter. There is also a private fuel station, a full motorsport workshop with lifts, and an indoor climate-controlled garage capable of storing more than 300 vehicles. This is a place designed to indulge every whim of the super-rich.
Membership is not just about the thrill of speed. Cornes & Company, the luxury car importer behind the project, wanted to give owners of high-performance vehicles a safe, private space where they could truly experience their cars. In Japan, where strict traffic laws and crowded roads make it nearly impossible to stretch a Ferrari’s legs, The Magarigawa Club answers a question few dare to ask: what if money was no object and driving was treated as the ultimate luxury pastime?
Believe It or Not
The Magarigawa Club represents an idea so extravagant it borders on the unbelievable. A racetrack carved into mountains, a resort for billionaires, and a sanctuary for cars that most people only ever see behind velvet ropes. For the handful of members, it is a reality where roaring engines echo off jungle slopes and adrenaline collides with opulence. For everyone else, it is a story that sounds more like legend than fact.
