For players diving into Forza Horizon 6, the Kitayama Big Daisugi Challenge offers a blend of exploration and precision driving. Situated in the upper half of the Ito region, this challenge tasks you with capturing a photo of the iconic giant tree along the central trail, making it a standout objective in the Discover Japan photography checklist and seasonal activities.

Exact Location

Region: Focus on the long vertical territory on the right side of the Japan map, known as the Ito region.

Map Markers: Identify the Ito Airfield—the tree lies directly northeast of it and southwest of open farmland.

Trail Position: The tree is centered on a winding, unpaved dirt trail slicing through dense forest. This is not a main road, so keep an eye out for the subtle path.

Tips for Completing the Photography Challenge

Activate Drone Mode

The forest canopy can easily obscure your view. Switching to Drone Mode allows you to scout from above, pinpointing the tree trunks and planning your approach before navigating the narrow trail.

Filter Your Map

The Japan map can be cluttered with race events. Filter out unnecessary markers, leaving only Points of Interest and Discover Japan spots visible. This makes spotting the correct trail much simpler.

Combine with Barn Finds

While exploring the Ito region, you’re close to the legendary Lamborghini Diablo SV (1997) Barn Find. Look for a long, deforested strip with a blue excavator to simultaneously check off two major objectives.

Best Cars to Use

Given the tight, twisting dirt tracks, heavy hypercars tend to understeer. Vehicles optimized for technical off-road handling or dirt tracks perform best. Think nimble SUVs, rally cars, or lightweight off-roaders that can hug corners and tackle uneven terrain with ease

Tips

Take it slow along the trail—speed is tempting but can lead to missed photo angles.

Use the in-game camera adjustments to frame the tree against the forest backdrop for a perfect Discover Japan shot.

Save your progress frequently in case you need to retry for the ideal angle.

Mastering the Kitayama Big Daisugi Challenge rewards both your map-reading skills and your off-road driving finesse, making it one of FH6’s more satisfying hidden objectives.