If you are working through the Discover Japan challenges in
FH6 Credits, the Kitayama Big Daisugi stop is one of those locations that sounds simple until you are actually hunting for it. The map does not hold your hand, and the forest around Ito can make you second-guess every turn. Once you know the landmark, though, it is a quick in-and-out run, and it is a nice little points boost if you are trying to keep your exploration rank moving.
Where the trees are hiding
The Kitayama Big Daisugi sits in the northern part of the Ito region, on the eastern side of the map. The easiest reference point is Ito Airfield. From there, head northeast and keep an eye out for the dirt track that cuts through the trees. It is not a clean road, and that is part of why people miss it. You are looking for a narrow unpaved route with forest icons nearby, not some big obvious turn-off.
Once you get onto the trail, the landscape opens up a bit and the cedars stand out fast. Daisugi trees have that strange layered look, where new trunks seem to grow straight out of the branches of an older tree. It is a proper eye-catcher once you know what you are seeing. The game also gives you a blue map stamp for Kitayama Big Daisugi, which is a handy confirmation if you are still unsure you are in the right patch of woods.
Taking the photo without overthinking it
You do not need a perfect angle here. Pull up next to the trees, open Photo Mode, and just make sure the cedar cluster is visible in frame. On controller, that is UP on the D-pad. On keyboard, press P. After that, move the camera a bit until the trees are clearly shown, then take the shot. Your car can stay in the background or vanish from the picture completely. The game only cares that the landmark is there.
To capture it, press RB on Xbox, R1 on PlayStation, or Enter on keyboard. If everything is lined up correctly, the challenge should tick off right away and the Kitayama Big Daisugi entry will show up under the Discover Japan section. That gives you 100 points, which is more useful than it sounds when you are stringing together a few quick landmark runs in a row.
Why the points matter
Discover Japan progression is not just busywork. It feeds into your overall exploration rank, and that rank opens up real rewards as you push through it. More barn find rumours start appearing later on, and some achievements are tied to hitting specific ranks. So even if a landmark photo feels small on its own, it is doing actual work behind the scenes. This is why so many players keep circling back to these little challenges when race rewards start to feel repetitive.
The nice part is that landmark photos are fast. You drive there, snap the shot, and move on. No long event, no clean lap, no need to beat a timer by half a second. If you are already roaming around Ito for other objectives, it is worth folding this one into the same trip. The area is scenic enough that you will probably slow down anyway.
The barn south of the landmark
There is also a barn find nearby, and this is where a lot of people get stuck. If you head directly south of the Kitayama Big Daisugi label on the map, you will find a smaller gravel path branching off the main trail. Follow that route and you will reach a barn that can eventually reveal the 1983 Nissan #11 Tomica Skyline Turbo Super Silhouette. It is a cool reward, but it will not be sitting there waiting for you straight away.
The catch is simple. The barn rumor only appears once you have reached Master Explorer in Discover Japan. If you go there too early, the barn can seem empty, and that usually leads people to think they have the wrong spot. They do not. They are just early. Once the rumor is active, you can discover the barn, wait for the restoration, or pay credits to get the car sooner if you do not feel like waiting around.
Final Thoughts
If you want the cleanest route, fast travel to Ito Airfield once you have it unlocked, then head northeast on an off-road car and follow the dirt track until the Daisugi cedars come into view. It is a short drive, nothing dramatic, but using the right car saves you from fighting the terrain the whole way. If you are already chasing exploration rewards, this is an easy stop to slot into the same run, and it pairs well with other photo challenges in the area. For players trying to build rank without wasting time, every quick landmark like this helps, especially when you are also keeping an eye on
Forza Horizon 6 Credits and the bigger rewards that sit behind the exploration grind.
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