CT travels 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 elevation of 2,720 meters at Norikura-daira, known as the pinnacle of Japan's roads. This episode, a course preview, follows the journey from arriving by plane in Nagano, renting a car to head to Norikura Highland, and personally driving the entire classic course. 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 thin air at high altitude. After arriving at the event site for registration and visiting Matsumoto's hot springs, this Japanese pilgrimage is ready to begin.