CT heads to Japan to take on the legendary 40th anniversary event—the Norikura Hill Climb (乗鞍ヒルクライム), with the finish line at an altitude of 2,720 meters at Norikura-daira, known as the pinnacle of Japan's roads. This episode, the course preview, follows the journey from arriving at Nagano by plane, renting a car to head to Norikura Highland, and personally driving the entire classic course to survey it. As the altitude gradually rises, the breathtaking views of majestic mountains and lush forests are stunning, while also analyzing the pacing challenges of steep sections and the thin air at high altitude. After arriving at the event site for registration and visiting Matsumoto's hot springs, this pilgrimage to Japan is ready to begin.