National Route 238, also known as the Soya National Highway, runs along the Okhotsk Sea coast from Wakkanai City in northern Hokkaido, passing Cape Soya, and continuing southeast. The section between Wakkanai and Cape Soya is especially famous among riders…
The Shiretoko Crossing Road (National Route 334) is the only national highway crossing the Shiretoko Peninsula in Hokkaido. It runs about 23.8 km between Utoro (Shari Town) and Rausu Town. This mountain route offers a dynamic ride through the untouched…
Route Overview Located in Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture, the Oku-Biwako Parkway is an approximately 18.8 km one-way touring route. This scenic road runs along the northern tip of Lake Biwa, offering stunning lake views throughout. It’s known for cherry blossoms…
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Ashizuri Sunny Road is a scenic coastal route located in Tosashimizu City, Kochi Prefecture.It stretches about 32 kilometers, connecting Ashizuri Cape to the direction of Nakamura (Shimanto City).This route offers stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, dramatic cliffs, quiet fishing…
This route runs from Shimanto City in Kochi Prefecture to Matsuno Town in Ehime Prefecture, following National Route 381.Covering a distance of approximately 90 km, the road winds alongside the Shimanto River, often called “Japan’s last clear stream.”The route offers…
Route Overview Rindō Takanami-sen is a scenic forest road located in Itoigawa City, Niigata Prefecture, Japan.This route provides the only current access (as of June 2025) to the Jade Gorge (Hisui-kyo), one of Japan’s most famous natural jade sites and…
Route Overview Nagano’s Prefectural Route 20, also known as the Kaidakogen-Fukushima Line, runs through the scenic Kaidakogen Highlands in the Kiso region.This route is famous for offering majestic views of Mt. Ontake (elevation 3,067 m), one of Japan’s iconic standalone…
The Chirihama Nagisa Driveway, located in Hakui City, Ishikawa Prefecture, is Japan’s only beach where you can drive or ride a motorcycle directly on the sand.Stretching about 8 km along the coast from Hodatsushimizu to Hakui, it offers a rare…
Route Overview The Wakasa Bay area in Fukui Prefecture offers a series of scenic touring routes where mountains meet the sea.Among the most famous are the Mikata Goko Rainbow Line and Angel Line, both winding mountain roads that provide stunning…