Locating the Hakone Nanamagari Touge Race

One of the most frustrating Festival Playlist challenges in Forza Horizon 6 this week requires you to not just complete, but actually win the Hakone Nanamagari touge race using the 2022 Toyota GR86. This is one hell of a track, and the AI opponents are far from fair. However, finding this specific event is often your first major hurdle.

Completing this event is mandatory if you want to unlock all the reward cars in the Series 1: Welcome to Japan Festival Playlist, including this week's exclusive items. Below, we will cover exactly where to find the race and provide essential tips for securing first place so you can move on to the next challenge.

You can find the Hakone Nanamagari touge race near the centre of the Nangan region in the southwest corner of the map. The winding mountain road is relatively easy to spot on the map once you know what you are looking for. It is located not far from the Nissan Skyline GT-2000 Barn Find and the Coastline Sprint event to the west, as well as the Irokawa Circuit to the southwest.

Critical Tips to Win the Hakone Nanamagari Touge Race

To complete the Festival Challenge, you must win using the 2022 Toyota GR86. This will not be easy if you are not a fan of touge racing. The event is classified as a B-class event, capping your vehicle at a maximum 600 power rating. Because of this limit, upgrading your GR86 for more speed is not the solution. In fact, if you cannot access the race when you approach it, it is likely because your car's rating is too high.

Here is what I recommend to ensure victory:

  • Lower the difficulty level: This makes your opponents slower and easier to pass, particularly in the final stretches of the race.
  • Use a proper tune: Equip a 2022 Toyota GR86 with good braking and turning capabilities. An AWD road racing tune works exceptionally well. Use the share code 302 087 287 to apply this setup.
  • Aggressive tactics: Ram your opponent off the road on the first corner. This forces them to return to the checkpoint, effectively removing them from the race.

This task serves as the final step in the Gazoo Racer weekly challenge. Completing it will reward you with 25,000 credits and, more importantly, five points toward the Festival Playlist. While the credit reward is modest, the points are necessary if you want to claim all the rewards this week and throughout the month-long series.