Category Kyushu & Okinawa

Yamanami highway

The Yamanami Highway is a scenic 58 km mountain road that connects Beppu City in Ōita Prefecture with Aso City in Kumamoto Prefecture. Officially known as Prefectural Route 11 (Beppu–Ichinomiya Line), it is famous among riders for its breathtaking views…

Amakusa Pearl Line

Route Overview The Amakusa Pearl Line is a scenic coastal route connecting Uki City to Amakusa City in Kumamoto Prefecture. It’s part of National Routes 266 and 324. This route features a series of four bridges—Tenmon Bridge, Oyano Bridge, Nakanobashi,…

Nichinan Coast Road Park

Route Overview Nichinan Kaigan Road Park is a scenic coastal drive stretching about 30 km along the southeastern coast of Miyazaki Prefecture, from Miyazaki City to Nichinan City. The route runs alongside the Pacific Ocean and offers stunning ocean views.…

Sakurajima Observatory Road

Route Overview The Sakurajima Observatory Road is a scenic route approximately 7 km long, located on the southwestern side of Sakurajima in Kagoshima Prefecture. A typical route starts from the Michi-no-Eki Tarumizu Hamabira, goes up to the Yunohira Observatory, and…

Ibusuki Skyline

Route Overview The Ibusuki Skyline is a scenic toll road in Kagoshima Prefecture, connecting Kagoshima City to Ibusuki City.The total length is about 38.9 km, and the road is officially a controlled-access highway managed by the Kagoshima Prefectural Road Corporation.It…

Kirishima Highland Road

Route Overview The Kirishima Highland Road refers mainly to Kagoshima Prefectural Route 1, also known as the Kirishima Bird Line.It’s a scenic drive of about 20 km that winds through the lush highlands of Kirishima City, with views of Kirishima…

Aso Milk Road

Aso Milk Road is a scenic road that runs along the outer rim of Mt. Aso in Kumamoto Prefecture.The name “Milk Road” comes from the many farms and pastures nearby.You can enjoy wide open grasslands, cows grazing, and beautiful views…

Aso Panorama Line

The Aso Panorama Line is a scenic drive in Kumamoto Prefecture, running around Mount Aso.It includes three main roads: the North, South, and West approach roads.These routes take you through wide grasslands and up toward the active crater of Mt.…

Nita Pass Loop Road

Route Overview The Nita Pass Loop Road is a scenic mountain drive in Unzen City, Nagasaki Prefecture, located within Unzen-Amakusa National Park. This approximately 10 km loop connects Unzen Onsen with the Nita Pass area, offering panoramic views of Mt.…

Ikitsuki Island Sunset Way

Route Overview Sunset Way is a scenic coastal road on Ikitsuki Island, part of Hirado City in Nagasaki Prefecture. Although officially designated as Prefectural Route 42, it is popularly known as “Sunset Way” thanks to the stunning sunsets seen along…