Category Touring Routes

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…

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…

Bandai-Azuma lake line

Route Overview The Bandai-Azuma Lake Line is a scenic 13.1 km mountain road that runs between Kitashiobara Village and Inawashiro Town in Fukushima Prefecture. It is one of the “Bandai Three Lines,” along with the Bandai-Azuma Skyline and Bandai-Azuma Gold…

Bandai-san Gold Line

Route Overview The Bandai Azuma Gold Line is a scenic 17.6 km mountain road that runs between Inawashiro Town and Bandai Town in Fukushima Prefecture. It winds along the western slopes of Mt. Bandai, offering breathtaking views of lush beech…

Bandai-Azuma Skyline

The Bandai-Azuma Skyline is a scenic mountain road in Fukushima Prefecture, stretching about 29 km from Takayu Onsen to Jododaira. Reaching an elevation of 1,622 meters, it’s selected as one of the Top 100 Roads in Japan. This dramatic route…

Nishi-Azuma Sky Valley

Route Overview Nishi-Azuma Sky Valley is a scenic mountain road connecting Yonezawa City in Yamagata Prefecture and Kitashiobara Village in Fukushima Prefecture. The total length is about 17.8 km, reaching over 1,400 meters in elevation. The road runs through Bandai-Asahi…

Route 252 (Rokujurigoe)

Route OverviewNational Route 252 crosses the Echigo Mountains, connecting Uonuma City in Niigata Prefecture and Tadami Town in Fukushima Prefecture over a distance of about 33 km. Known for its rugged terrain and heavy snowfall, this mountain route follows the…

Nisshio Momiji Line

Route OverviewThe Nisshō Momiji Line is a scenic toll road in Tochigi Prefecture, connecting Nikko and Nasushiobara. Stretching about 28 km through the mountains, it’s famous for its vibrant autumn leaves—”momiji” means maple. The route links two popular hot spring…

Kirifuri Kogen Road

Route Overview The Kirifuri Kogen Road is a scenic mountain drive in Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture. It stretches for about 16 kilometers and connects the center of Nikko to the Kirifuri Highlands. It is part of Tochigi Prefectural Route 169. This…