Category Hokkaido

Route 243 Bihoro pass

National Route 243 runs through eastern Hokkaido, connecting the cities of Abashiri and Teshikaga. One of its most scenic highlights is Bihoro Pass, located at an altitude of 525 meters. From the pass, you’ll enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view over…

Route 241(Akan Transversal Road)

The Akan Transversal Road is part of National Route 241, connecting Kushiro and Ashoro through the heart of Akan-Mashu National Park in eastern Hokkaido. Spanning about 80 km, it offers panoramic views of mountains, forests, and volcanic landscapes. It’s a…

Route273 (Nukabira National Highway)

Nukabira Road (National Route 273) is a scenic mountain highway in Hokkaido, stretching about 120 km from Kamishihoro Town through the Daisetsuzan Mountains toward the Kitami area. The section from Kamishihoro to Lake Nukabira, Mikuni Pass, and Sounkyo offers stunning…

North Pacific Seaside Line

The North Pacific Seaside Line is a scenic coastal route stretching approximately 140 km from Kushiro to Nemuro in eastern Hokkaido. This route combines National Route 44, Route 142, and local roads along the Pacific Ocean. As the name suggests,…

Ougon Road

Route Overview Ogon Road is a stunning coastal drive in Hokkaido, connecting Erimo Town and Hiroo Town along Route Hokkaido Prefectural Road 34 (Erimo Park Line). The total length is about 60 km. The road cuts through steep cliffs along…

Niseko Panorama Line

Route Overview The Niseko Panorama Line (part of Hokkaido Route 66: Iwanai–Tōya Line) is a scenic mountain route that stretches approximately 30 km, connecting Iwanai on the Sea of Japan coast to Kutchan and Niseko.The road offers dramatic views as…

Route229 (Shakotan Peninsula)

National Route 229 runs along the scenic coastline of the Shakotan Peninsula in Hokkaido. Stretching from Otaru to Iwanai, this route showcases dramatic cliffs and the deep blue sea known as “Shakotan Blue.” It’s a stunning seaside ride where you…

Hokkaido Route 106 (Sarobetsu Plain Route)

Hokkaido Prefectural Route 106 (Wakkanai–Teshio Line) runs along the Sea of Japan coast, connecting Wakkanai City to Teshio Town over a distance of about 68 km.The most scenic section is the stretch between Wakkanai and Horonobe, known as the Sarobetsu…

Hokkaido pref route 950 (Notsuke Peninsula)

Route Overview Hokkaido’s Route 950 runs along the Notsuke Peninsula in eastern Hokkaido. This approximately 18 km stretch of straight road crosses one of Japan’s narrowest peninsulas. With the sea and wetlands flanking both sides, riding here feels like you’re…

Soya National Highway

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…