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野火NOBI

野火 | NOBI — Jimny-only private off-road driving experience. A river-crossed private plot of about 5,000 m² in Yamanashi. Jimny Sierra and Jimny Nomad welcome.

NOBI
We build no roads.
There is no course. And no map.
The stance

Nothing is
paved.

There is no groomed surface.
No route, no signs, no guidance.

Only earth, stream and slope.
Where and how you drive is yours to decide.

Here, there is no set road.
The map you brought, you leave here.

走るTHE DRIVE

Cross the stream, press the leaves, thread the trees.

One vehicle, one day.

土地THE LAND
Size
A river-crossed private plot, about 5,000 m². Unpaved. And not over-groomed.
Stream
A stream runs through the land. Places to cross, and deeper pools. In summer, clear to the bed.
Slope
Not flat. Climbs, descents, and mud. Land that asks for a low-range four-wheel drive.
Silence
No one around. So there is nothing to hold back for.
STREAM
Cross the stream as it is.
Start by finding where you can.
傾斜SLOPE
Up, down, and up again.
Flat ground is scarce here.
TREES
Thread between the trees.
Not over-cleared. Trees stay trees.
沢の音THE STREAM

A clear stream, always running.

▶ Tap to play — with sound

ジムニーだけJIMNY ONLY

Jimny only.

Any year. First generation or current.
Jimny Sierra, and the five-door Jimny Nomad.

One reason to keep it to one model:
so Jimny drivers share the same ground with Jimny drivers.

A light body. A ladder frame. Low-range four-wheel drive. A structure built for this car, used on land built for this car.

Jimny (all years) Jimny Sierra Jimny Nomad Kei or registered
火と湯FIRE & BATH
After the drive: fire, and hot water.
A goemon bath and a tent sauna. Use them freely.
洗うWASH

Leave the mud behind.

Ford the stream, climb the slope, and the Jimny ends up caked in mud.

So there is a pressure washer on site. When you are done, rinse it off before you head home.

Fed by Hakushu natural spring water.
作るBY HAND

The joy of building.

Most of what is here, we made by hand.
The woodshed, the sink, this bath.

Set a steel drum, draw water from the stream, stack the blocks, lay the boards.
Buying is faster. We build it anyway.

Timber posts set on concrete footings (NOBI, building by hand on private land)
First, we raise the posts
Building a steel-drum bath beside the stream (NOBI private-land goemon bath)
Building the bath beside the stream
Looking up at the forest from the drum bath (NOBI, bath by the stream)
Then, looking up at the forest from the water

You sink into the bath you built, with the sound of the stream.
That time, at least, is not for sale anywhere.

撮影FILMING

We shoot only the car.

Your Jimny, filmed as it runs.
The moment it crosses the stream. The body climbing the slope. The panels under dappled light.

No people are photographed. Only the car, the earth, and the light.

What we capture is handed over as data — photos and video.
Not for social media, but as a record of the day.

Photos Video Delivered as data
A Suzuki Jimny driving on a forest dirt trail, kicking up earth (NOBI private off-road experience in Yamanashi)
料金FEES
Trial
One hour, free

First, once. See the land for yourself. In return, you agree to us photographing your vehicle and driving (no faces or number plates) and posting them on our official Instagram and this site.

Driving
Six hours¥9,500(excl. tax)〜

A day of driving. Fire and bath, free to use.

Subscription
Monthly, unlimited¥30,000(excl. tax)〜

Come as often as you like, and drive as long as you like.

Filming
On request

Filming of your drive (the car only). Opt in when you apply.

Choose by the hours you drive and how often you come. Exact terms and availability are shared on enquiry.

集まるGATHERINGS

Those who drove the same ground,
around one fire.

We plan to hold meet-ups and gatherings regularly.
No need to be hardcore. Beginners welcome.

Dates are announced through our official channels.

自己責任AT YOUR OWN RISK

Everything is at your own risk.

Nature and tools carry danger.
Driving, bathing, sauna and staying — all by your own judgement and responsibility.

VehicleDamage, rollover, a wheel off the edge. You protect your own car. That is the premise.

InsuranceVehicle insurance generally does not cover driving in a place like this. Please check your policy in advance.

Fire & bathBurns, overheating, carbon monoxide. When fire is used, ventilate and keep water at hand. We may suspend use by weather or wind.

EligibilityA valid driving licence is required. No drink-driving, anywhere. Minors need a guardian’s consent to take part or ride along.

We bear no responsibility except in cases of intent or gross negligence. Before use, we ask for a risk briefing and your signature on a waiver.

名前についてON THE NAME
湧火
YUUKA
+
野火
NOBI

“Yuuka” is welling water and a wood fire.
“Nobi” is the fire that burns the field and runs across it.
Only fire ties the two together.

つくった理由WHY NOBI

They love the Jimny itself.

At twenty, a JA11. Then a JB33. I have always driven Jimnys.

Jimny people don't love cars, or off-roading. They love the Jimny itself. I wanted this to be their place — that is why it is Jimny-only.

There is no course, on purpose. It isn't about lap times. Can you climb the slope, winch a fallen log or a boulder, cross the stream? Try whatever you like — because that is what I always wanted to do.

A field full of fallen trees and steep grades. Slipping between the trees is what a small Jimny does best.

— The founder of NOBI
申し込むAPPLY

The place is withheld.
The gate is wide.

YUUKA chose not to appear on any map.
NOBI, too, withholds its exact location.
But there is no screening and no invitation. All you need to bring is a licence, and your own responsibility.

Preferred date & time and party size (optional)

* If you choose the trial, you are deemed to consent to us photographing your vehicle and driving scenes (no faces or number plates) and posting and using them on our official Instagram and this site (yu-ka.space).

or
Contact us on LINE See Instagram

This is the window for driving applications and enquiries.
Or write directly to info@yu-ka.space. The meeting point is shared after confirmation.

FAQFAQ

A few things before you drive.

Can I take part in a car other than a Jimny?

No. NOBI is Jimny-only. Jimny Sierra and the five-door Jimny Nomad are included, and any model year is fine.

Is it okay if I am new to off-road or driving?

Yes. There is no set course, so you take the slopes and the stream at your own pace. Beginners are welcome at the meet-ups too.

How do I book or apply?

Use the application form near the bottom of this page. No screening and no invitation are needed. Once the date is confirmed, we share the meeting point.

How much does it cost?

The trial is one hour, free. Driving is from ¥9,500 (excl. tax) for six hours, and the unlimited monthly subscription is from ¥30,000 (excl. tax). The goemon bath and tent sauna are free to use.

Where is it?

In Yamanashi, about 20 minutes by car from Sudama IC on the Chuo Expressway. The exact place and route are shared once your visit is set; they appear on no search and no map.

Are there meet-ups or gatherings?

We plan to hold Jimny meet-ups and gatherings regularly. Dates are announced through our official channels.

What about damage or accidents to my car while driving?

All driving is at your own risk. Vehicle insurance generally does not cover driving in a place like this. A valid driving licence is required, and we ask you to sign a waiver on the day.

Can you film my drive?

We offer filming of your drive (the car only; no people are photographed). Photos and video are handed over as data. Price on request.

In the pressPRESS

NOBI — the Jimny-only private off-road experience — was featured in the Japanese automotive magazine Best Car, in its long-running interview column.

Best Car, September 10, 2026 issue (on sale August 7, 2026) / Kodansha BC · Kodansha

Print feature — no article link. Available at bookstores and in digital editions in Japan.

The launch of NOBI — the Jimny-only private off-road experience — was featured by the Japanese automotive media Response (Response.jp).

Response (Response.jp) / IID, Inc. · July 10, 2026

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アクセスACCESS

Twenty minutes by car from Sudama IC (Chuo Expressway).
Two hours from Shinjuku IC. Ninety minutes from Nagoya. One hour from Shizuoka or Nagano.

The exact place and route are shared once your visit is set. It appears on no search and no map.