The real-world Mount Haruna is the basis for 'Mount Akina' in Initial D — Takumi's home course. The five consecutive hairpins and the downhill section are faithfully reproduced in the anime.
Drive at legal speeds. The roads are public and used by locals. Visit on a weekday morning for less traffic. The lakeside area at the top has restaurants and parking.
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Nearest Station
Takasaki Station (JR Joetsu Shinkansen / Takasaki Line)
From Takasaki Station, take the Gunma Bus bound for Lake Haruna (about 90 minutes). By car, take Route 33 from Shibukawa IC — the touge section starts about 20 minutes up the mountain.
Note: Public transport is limited. A rental car is strongly recommended.