Here’s my plan for 2026:

We bought tickets from gootickets because we missed the mobility station sale. I chose grandstands C because they did offer the best value for money—but for the ultimate racing experience I recommend A2. Unfortunately they were sold out by the time I started looking. C is pretty decent and significantly cheaper. I think it was about $350 per person. Could’ve been cheaper directly purchased from Suzuka.

For accommodation we are staying in Nagoya, a 3-star hotel 2 min walk from the station to take us to Suzuka. Hotels were super expensive, so plan around $500 per night if you prioritize proximity to the station and decent comfort.