Porsche opens ninth experience centre in Japan

Porsche has opened its ninth Porsche Experience Centre, located in the city of Kisarazu in the greater Tokyo area, Japan.

Occupying a footprint of 43 hectares, the new PEC houses a central building that features an Edo Kiriko cut glass design motif, a type of traditional Japanese craft, on its exterior. A pattern of diagonal lines known as yaraimon create an exceptional look and is said to protect the building from scratches and dirt. The interior also features traditional Japanese plastering and elements reminiscent of a Japanese garden.

The new centre also incorporates the natural beauty of Kisarazu and Japanese scenery, thanks to a 2.1km handling track that utilises the natural topography for a driving experience with significant height differences. The track also recreates famous corners such as the Carousel at Nurburgring in Germany and the Corkscrew at Laguna Seca in the U.S.A.

A Low Friction Handling Track which utilises with a polished concrete surface is also present, allowing drivers hone their vehicle control methods.

Finally, there is an additional tough off-road course that utilises the hilly terrain to include sudden steep banks measuring up to nearly 40 degrees. Here, drivers can experience the performance of the Porsche models such as the Cayenne and Macan.

Inside the brand experience worlds located next to the course, visitors will be greeted by the latest and classic Porsche models on display. In addition to driving experiences, there is a cafe, a restaurant and the Porsche Driver's Selection shop. In the Simulation Lab, famous Porsche models that can be driven on familiar racetracks from around the world on various simulators.