If you are trying to complete the Japan photo challenges in Forza Horizon 6, one of the trickier locations to find is the Kitayama Big Daisugi forest. The game does not place a huge marker directly on the map, so a lot of players end up driving around the Ito region longer than expected.
After finally finding it myself, here is the easiest way to reach the location without wasting too much time.
Where Is Kitayama Big Daisugi?
You can find the Kitayama Big Daisugi area in the upper half of the Ito region, which is the long eastern side of the map.
The location sits inside a forested off-road section west of the main roads. It is northeast of the Ito Airfield and southwest of the open farmland area. Once you get close, the environment changes pretty noticeably, so it becomes easier to recognize.
The main thing you are looking for is a dense forest filled with unusual tall cedar trees that almost look like they have two layers growing upward. These are the famous Daisugi-style trees the game is referencing.
How to Reach the Spot Quickly
The easiest route is to start from the Ito Airfield and drive northeast toward the dirt trails cutting through the forest.
Instead of following the paved roads, stay on the off-road path running through the woods. The Kitayama Big Daisugi landmark is located near the center of this trail system.
Once you see the towering cedar trees packed closely together, you are in the correct place.
How to Trigger the Photo Location
To complete the photo objective, you simply need to open photo mode and capture the forest area with the large cedar trees visible in the frame.
You do not need a special angle or a specific car. In most cases, pointing the camera directly into the forest trail is enough to trigger the Discover Japan photo credit.
If the challenge does not activate immediately, try moving slightly deeper into the forest and retaking the picture with more of the tall trees visible on screen.
Hidden Barn Find Nearby
One cool detail many players miss is that there is also a hidden Barn Find connected to this area.
While driving east along the same off-road trail, watch for a narrow hidden path branching to the right side. Following this trail leads to a barn containing the 1983 Nissan #11 Tomica Skyline Turbo Super Silhouette.
It is worth grabbing while you are already exploring the forest because the path is easy to overlook if you leave and try to come back later.
After finally finding it myself, here is the easiest way to reach the location without wasting too much time.
Where Is Kitayama Big Daisugi?
You can find the Kitayama Big Daisugi area in the upper half of the Ito region, which is the long eastern side of the map.
The location sits inside a forested off-road section west of the main roads. It is northeast of the Ito Airfield and southwest of the open farmland area. Once you get close, the environment changes pretty noticeably, so it becomes easier to recognize.
The main thing you are looking for is a dense forest filled with unusual tall cedar trees that almost look like they have two layers growing upward. These are the famous Daisugi-style trees the game is referencing.
How to Reach the Spot Quickly
The easiest route is to start from the Ito Airfield and drive northeast toward the dirt trails cutting through the forest.
Instead of following the paved roads, stay on the off-road path running through the woods. The Kitayama Big Daisugi landmark is located near the center of this trail system.
Once you see the towering cedar trees packed closely together, you are in the correct place.
How to Trigger the Photo Location
To complete the photo objective, you simply need to open photo mode and capture the forest area with the large cedar trees visible in the frame.
You do not need a special angle or a specific car. In most cases, pointing the camera directly into the forest trail is enough to trigger the Discover Japan photo credit.
If the challenge does not activate immediately, try moving slightly deeper into the forest and retaking the picture with more of the tall trees visible on screen.
Hidden Barn Find Nearby
One cool detail many players miss is that there is also a hidden Barn Find connected to this area.
While driving east along the same off-road trail, watch for a narrow hidden path branching to the right side. Following this trail leads to a barn containing the 1983 Nissan #11 Tomica Skyline Turbo Super Silhouette.
It is worth grabbing while you are already exploring the forest because the path is easy to overlook if you leave and try to come back later.