Forza Horizon 6: Story Chapter Locations & Interactive Tracking Guide

There are 9 Story Events in Forza Horizon 6, spanning 27 chapters across four distinct categories.


Each chapter is rated one to three stars based on your performance — one star is enough to progress to the next chapter, but three stars in every chapter is what the game asks for to reach full completion.


Getting 3 stars in all 27 chapters gives you 81 stars, unlocking the Storyteller achievement — the hardest single-player challenge in the game.


The Four Story Categories


Day Trips — 6 short regional tours guided by Mei, one chapter each. These take you through Shimanoyama, Nangan, Hokubu & Minamino, Ito, Sotoyama & Takashiro, and Tokyo City, mixing speed zone challenges, sprint races, and skill chain runs across different car types. Each Day Trip has its own starting location on the map.


Drift Club Japan — 6-chapter drift story set in Tokyo City, starring Jordan, Isamu, and Midori. Chapters escalate from a Tokyo street drift run to tandem drifting on Touge roads and a final session at Shimanoyama Drift Circuit. Reward cars include the 1997 Formula Drift #777 Nissan 240SX.


Moto Auto Zine — 6-chapter photography story set along the Ito coast, starring real-world automotive photographer Larry Chen alongside Keiko. Each chapter combines a road trip with a timed photography challenge — getting your car in the right position at the right moment. Starting location: northern coast of Ito.


Yuji's Auto — 6-chapter car restoration and delivery story set in Minamino, starring Yuji and Keiko. Chapters involve collecting and delivering classic cars back to Yuji's workshop before a sprint challenge in each one. Full 3-star completion across all 6 chapters rewards the Toyota GR86 Stories Edition. Starting location: Yuji's workshop in central Minamino.


How Stories Feed Into Progression


Completing Story chapters grants Discover Japan Points, contributing to your Stamp progression and unlocking Barn Find rumours and Player Houses — Stories sit inside the Discover Japan system, not the Wristband track.


Reward cars from Stories are exclusive and unavailable from the Autoshow.


All 27 chapter starting locations are pinned on our interactive Forza Horizon 6 Japan map, with 3-star requirements and tips for every chapter in the checklist below.

Name Details
Shimanoyama Day Trip Part 1 (North Shimanoyama)Japan

Found on the western side of the Ohtani Region.


North Shimanoyama Day Trip Story Details:


  • Requirements: None
  • Description: Get to know North Shimanoyama.
  • 3-Star Requirement: 110 mph


How to Get 3 Stars in North Shimanoyama Day Trip:


After the initial trip with Mei, you'll need to complete a Speed Zone. Your objective is to maintain a speed of over 110 mph from the moment you enter the Speed Zone, all the way to the finish line.


Thanks to the car you'll be driving, obtaining 3 stars is fairly easy, as long as you are careful when entering the last left turn before the finish line.


If you mess up that turn, use the rewind option.

Shimanoyama Day Trip Part 2 (South Shimanoyama)Japan

Found on the western side of the Ohtani Region.


South Shimanoyama Day Trip Story Details:



How to Get 3 Stars in South Shimanoyama Day Trip:


After the initial trip with Mei, you'll need to complete a Speed Zone. Your objective is to maintain a speed of over 125 mph from the moment you enter the Speed Zone, all the way to the finish line.


Getting 3 Stars in this chapter is very easy because you'll be driving a Porsche with great handling. If you enter the Speed Zone at 155 mph and if you are careful when taking the two turns before the finish line, you won't have any problems in dealing with this challenge.

Nangan Day TripJapan

Found in the northwestern corner of the Nagan Region.


Nangan Day Trip Story Details:


  • Requirements: None
  • Description: Explore the Nangan region with Mei.
  • 3-Star Requirement: 1 Min 40 Secs


How to Get 3 Stars in Nangan Day Trip:


After the initial trip with Mei, you'll get to race against the avatars. To get 3 Stars, your driving must be close to perfection. This means that you are not allowed to make any mistakes.


Bumping into other cars, leaving the road, and missing checkpoints is not allowed. For this race, you must rely on your driving skills and the replay option whenever you make a mistake.


Pro Tip: If you struggle to get 3 Stars, you can try taking a shortcut through the forest on the right side of the road after the first checkpoint; however, you have to make sure you exit the forest before the second checkpoint.

Hokubu and Minamino Day TripJapan

Found on the northern side of the Minamino Region.


Hokubu and Minamino Day Trip Story Details:


  • Requirements: None
  • Description: Enjoy a Day Trip along Hokubu and Minamino.
  • 3-Star Requirement: 2 Mins


How to Get 3 Stars in Hokubu and Minamino Day Trip:


After the initial trip with Mei, you'll get to race against the avatars. To get 3 Stars, you'll need to remember that you are driving an SUV that can handle rough terrain.


As such, consider cutting all corners that require you to hit the brakes, and don't miss the shortcut you can take at the last U-turn. If done properly, you can complete this challenge without slowing down. Obviously, if you make a mistake, the rewind option is your best friend.

Ito Day TripJapan

Found on the northeastern coast of the Ito Region.


Ito Day Trip Story Details:


  • Requirements: None
  • Description: Meet with Mei and her Day Trippers at the Ito region.
  • 3-Star Requirement: 100,000 pts


How to Get 3 Stars in Ito Day Trip:


After the initial trip with Mei, you'll get to race Jordan. While you are required to score 50.000 Skill Points before reaching the finish line, if you want to earn 3 stars, you will need 100.000 Skill Points.


This means that the current challenge has two objectives. First, you have to complete the race before the time runs out, and second, you need 100.000 Skill Points banked.


Skill Points can be earned in various ways in Forza games. From drifting to hitting objects, everything matters. The real trick here is not to get greedy when your Skill Chain is big. Bank the points!


Pro Tip: Your opponent in this challenge is the clock, not Jordan. Last, but not least, you need over 100.000 banked in total, not in a single Skill Chain.

Sotoyama and Takashiro Day Trip Part 1 (Sotoyama)Japan

Found on the northwestern side of the Takashiro Region.


Sotoyama Day Trip Story Details:


  • Requirements: None
  • Description: Mei wants to take you on a stunning drive through the snowy mountains.
  • 3-Star Requirement: 125,000 pts


How to Get 3 Stars in Sotoyama Day Trip:


After the initial trip with Mei, you'll drive a beautiful Lamborghini, and your 3 Stars objective will be to bank 125.000 Skill Points when you reach the finish line.


This objective is similar to the one from the Ito Day Trip Story, and so are the ground rules. Do not get greedy, remember to drift as much as possible, hit as many smahables as you can, and always avoid unbreakable objects.

Sotoyama and Takashiro Day Trip Part 2 (Takashiro)Japan

Found on the northwestern side of the Takashiro Region.


Takashiro Day Trip Story Details:



How to Get 3 Stars in Takashiro Day Trip:


After the initial trip with Mei, you'll drive a Ford, and you'll need to complete a Danger Sign.


Specifically, for 3 Stars, you have to jump over 985 ft or 300 m. This is easier than you think because the car you are driving is powerful enough to beat the required distance.


If you hit the ramp at the end of the country road at 140 mph, the 3 Stars are yours. Just make sure that when you enter the road on top of the hill, you don't make any sudden moves, and if you do, remember the rewind option.

Tokyo City Day Trip Part 1 (Tokyo City)Japan

Found on the northern side of the Tokyo City Region.


Tokyo City Day Trip Story Details:


  • Requirements: None
  • Description: Mei is taking you through the bustling city streets.
  • 3-Star Requirement: 1 min


How to Get 3 Stars in Tokyo City Day Trip:


After the initial trip with Mei, you'll need to complete a short and very accessible sprint while driving a Honda. To get 3 Stars, you need to reach the finish line in under 1 minute.


The challenge is fairly easy if you ignore the timer and the speed you need to maintain, and focus on the traffic. As long as you don't bump into other cars, you won't have any difficulties in obtaining the stars.

Tokyo City Day Trip Part 2 (Daikoku)Japan

Found on the northern side of the Tokyo City Region.


Daikoku Day Trip Story Details:


  • Requirements: Complete Tokyo City Day Trip Part 1.
  • Description: Mei wants to show you the rich history behind Daikoku.
  • 3-Star Requirement: 2 mins 5 secs


How to Get 3 Stars in Daikoku Day Trip:


After the initial trip with Mei, you'll get to drive a beautiful Ferrari J50 '17. To get 3 Stars, you'll need to reach the finish line in 2 mins 5 secs. The car you are driving has everything you need to make it in time.


Simply enjoy the race on the highway and stay away from the walls. Even if you hit some of them, you will still make it on time. If you struggle, remember that you can always use the rewind option.

Yuji's Auto Part 1 (Comfort and Speed)Japan

Found in the central area of the Minamino Region.


Comfort and Speed Yuji's Auto Story Details:


  • Requirements: None
  • Description: Yuji knows exactly what car to start with.
  • 3-Star Requirement: 100 mph


How to Get 3 Stars in Yuji's Auto Comfort and Speed:


After the initial trip with Yuji and Keiko, you'll get to drive a Nissan Gloria. Your next objective is to get the car back to Yuji's workshop without damaging it. Take your time and use the rewind option if you bump into obstacles.


Next, you'll have to reach the nearby Speed Zone and maintain a speed of over 100 mph from the moment you enter the segment until you reach the finish line. As long as you don't hit any obstructions, this objective is very accessible.

Yuji's Auto Part 2 (Flying Finish)Japan

Found in the central area of the Minamino Region.


Flying Finish Yuji's Auto Story Details:


  • Requirements: Complete Yuji's Auto Part 1.
  • Description: This time, it's all about Rally.
  • 3-Star Requirement: 2 mins


How to Get 3 Stars in Yuji's Auto Flying Finish:


After another trip with Yuji and Keiko, you'll get to drive a Mitsubishi Lancer. Your next objective is to get the car back to Yuji's workshop without damaging it. Take your time and use the rewind option if you bump into obstacles.


Next, you'll have to complete a fairly short sprint through the forest. For 3 stars, you have to reach the finish line in under 2 minutes. While racing, remember that you are driving a rally car that can easily handle the rough terrain.


You can try to cut some corners if you want to make sure you beat the record; however, even if you stay on the race track, it is quite hard to miss the time limit.

Yuji's Auto Part 3 (Rush Hour)Japan

Found in the central area of the Minamino Region.


Rush Hour Yuji's Auto Story Details:


  • Requirements: Complete Yuji's Auto Part 2.
  • Description: A new challenge along the city streets awaits.
  • 3-Star Requirement: 2 mins


How to Get 3 Stars in Yuji's Auto Rush Hour:


After another trip with Yuji and Keiko, you'll get to drive a Mazda MX-5. Your next objective is to get the car back to Yuji's workshop without damaging it. Take your time and use the rewind option if you bump into obstacles.


Next, you'll have to complete a sprint through the city. For 3 stars, you have to reach the finish line in under 2 minutes. The time limit is more than generous as long as you avoid the traffic and cut the sharp corners. Use the rewind option if needed.

Yuji's Auto Part 5 (Headline Act)Japan

Found in the central area of the Minamino Region.


Headline Act Yuji's Auto Story Details:


  • Requirements: Complete Yuji's Auto Part 4.
  • Description: Yuji is ready for his biggest and best work yet.
  • 3-Star Requirement: 120,000 pts


How to Get 3 Stars in Yuji's Auto Headline Act:


The fifth trip with Yuji and Keiko will get you to a Toyota GT86. As usual, your next objective is to get the car back to Yuji's workshop without damaging it.


Next, you'll need to drive to the docks. This objective is not part of the challenge, so reach the destination and learn how to handle the car you are driving.


After reaching the docks, the 3 Stars challenge begins, and you need to score over 120,000 Skill Points before the time runs out.


The most important rule here is not to get greedy, as multiple obstacles can reset your Skill Chain if hit. As such, make sure you bank your Skill Points when you have a high multiplier.


Last, but not least, consider drifting around the large dome under construction and take advantage of the mounds surrounding it.

Yuji's Auto Part 4 (No Chill)Japan

Found in the central area of the Minamino Region.


No Chill Yuji's Auto Story Details:


  • Requirements: Complete Yuji's Auto Part 3.
  • Description: Keiko wants to try their hand on tuning.
  • 3-Star Requirement: 2 Mins 20 Secs


How to Get 3 Stars in Yuji's Auto No Chill:


Yet another trip with Yuji and Keiko will get you to a Honda City. Again, your next objective is to get the car back to Yuji's workshop without damaging it. Take your time and use the rewind option if you bump into obstacles.


Next, you'll have to complete a long sprint and reach the finish line in under 2 minutes and 20 seconds. Despite its size, the Honda City you are driving is a beast, with great handling.


To get 3 stars, cut all corners and U-turns. You can even drive on the fields if you want, as long as you don't miss any checkpoints.

Yuji's Auto Part 6 (To the Parade!)Japan

Found in the central area of the Minamino Region.


To the Parade! Yuji's Auto Story Details:


  • Requirements: Complete Yuji's Auto Part 5.
  • Description: Go on the Festival Parade!
  • 3-Star Requirement: 8 Mins 20 Secs


How to Get 3 Stars in Yuji's Auto To the Parade!:


The final chapter in Yuji's Auto Story includes an 8.4-mile race to the Festival Parade. To get 3 stars, you have to reach the finish line in under 8 minutes and 20 seconds.


So, use everything you have learned so far and remember that you are racing against the clock, not Yuji and his team. Even if you are a new driver, the 8 minutes and 20 seconds limit is more than enough.

Moto Auto Zine Part 1 (In Focus)Japan

Found on the northern coast of Ito.


In Focus Story Details:


  • Requirements: None
  • Description: Larry needs help finding the perfect location.
  • 3-Star Requirement: 1 min 30 secs


How to Get 3 Stars in Moto Auto Zine In Focus:


After the initial discussion with Larry Chen and Keiko, follow the marked route, but don't rush because the trip is not timed.


After you reach the destination, you'll need to race to the photo location on the beach. You have plenty of time, but you can also cut the sharp turn. The moment you enter the purple circle on the minimap, pull out your camera (Up on DPad) and photograph your car.

Moto Auto Zine Part 2 (Shutter Speed)Japan

Found on the northern coast of Ito.


Shutter Speed Story Details:


  • Requirements: Complete Moto Auto Zine Part 1.
  • Description: Experience the car culture of Daikoku
  • 3-Star Requirement: 1 min


How to Get 3 Stars in Moto Auto Zine Shutter Speed:


After another discussion with Larry Chen and Keiko, follow the marked route, but don't rush because the trip is not timed.


After you reach the destination, you'll need to race against time to the photo location on the bridge. You have plenty of time as long as you remember that the moment you enter the purple circle on the minimap, you have to pull out your camera (Up on DPad) and photograph your car. Make sure you reach 90 mph or more when you enter the circle.

Moto Auto Zine Part 3 (Flying Shot)Japan

Found on the northern coast of Ito.


Flying Shot Story Details:


  • Requirements: Complete Moto Auto Zine Part 2.
  • Description: Larry needs your help setting up one of the most extreme shots.
  • 3-Star Requirement: 30 secs


How to Get 3 Stars in Moto Auto Zine Flying Shot:


After the third discussion with Larry Chen and Keiko, follow the marked route, but don't rush because the trip is not timed.


After you reach the destination, you'll need to take a photo of a car in the air.


You have plenty of time, so drive straight ahead, and the moment you hit the ramp and launch yourself in the air, pull out your camera (Up on DPad) and photograph your car.

Moto Auto Zine Part 4 (Smoke and Tires)Japan

Found on the northern coast of Ito.


Smoke and Tires Story Details:


  • Requirements: Complete Moto Auto Zine Part 3.
  • Description: Rain, drift, and camera. Larry just needs a willing driver.
  • 3-Star Requirement: 30 secs


How to Get 3 Stars in Moto Auto Zine Smoke and Tires:


After the fourth briefing with Larry Chen and Keiko, follow the marked route, but don't rush because the trip is not timed.


After you reach the airfield, you'll need to take a photo of your car drifting.


You have plenty of time, so head outside the hangar and start dirfing. You'll know when you are drifting correctly by the smoke coming out of your tires when you are on asphalt. That's when you have to pull out your camera (Up on DPad) and photograph your car.

Moto Auto Zine Part 5 (Modern Tradition)Japan

Found on the northern coast of Ito.


Modern Tradition Story Details:


  • Requirements: Complete Moto Auto Zine Part 4.
  • Description: Larry needs help setting up a shot in Shirakawa-Go.
  • 3-Star Requirement: 1 min 40 secs


How to Get 3 Stars in Moto Auto Zine Modern Tradition:


After the fifth briefing with Larry Chen and Keiko yo'll need to get ready because this time around, there is no trip. The moment you get into your Ferrari, you have to get to Shirakawa-Go in less than 1 min 40 secs.


The time limit is more than decent, so cut the corners, and when you get to the blue circle on your minimap, pull out your camera (Up on DPad) and photograph your car.

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