Category Touring Routes

Osado Skyline

Route Overview The Ōsado Skyline is a scenic mountain drive crossing Sado Island in Niigata Prefecture, stretching about 30 km between Ryōtsu and Aikawa. Running along ridgelines around 900 meters high, it offers breathtaking views of the Sea of Japan,…

Uonuma Skyline

Route Overview The Uonuma Skyline is a scenic mountain road stretching about 19 km through Niigata Prefecture, connecting Minamiuonuma City and Tokamachi City. It is part of Niigata Prefectural Route 560. Running along a ridge at around 700–800 meters in…

Okutadami Silver Line

Route Overview The Okutadami Silver Line is a 22 km mountain road in Niigata Prefecture, connecting the city of Uonuma to the Okutadami Dam. Originally built for dam construction, it is now open to the public and is part of…

Okutadami Jukai Line

The Okutadami Jukai Line is a scenic mountain road that connects Uonuma City in Niigata Prefecture to Hinoemata Village in Fukushima Prefecture. It is part of National Route 352 and stretches for about 60 km. The route offers spectacular views…

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…