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…
Konsei Road (National Route 120) is a scenic mountain route that connects Nikko City in Tochigi Prefecture with Katashina Village in Gunma Prefecture. The road stretches about 30 km through the beautiful landscape of Nikko National Park, crossing the Konsei…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
The Tatsudomari Line is a scenic 20 km mountain and coastal road connecting Cape Tappi (Tappizaki) in Sotogahama Town with Kodomari in Nakadomari Town, in northern Aomori Prefecture. It is part of National Route 339, and is also selected as…
National Route 102 runs through Aomori Prefecture, connecting Towada City to Kuroishi City. The most famous part is the Oirase Stream section, about 14 km from Nenokuchi (on Lake Towada) to Yakeyama. This scenic road runs right beside the stream,…
The Kurikoma-Yakeishi Hot Line is a scenic 33 km-long rural road connecting Kurihara City in Miyagi Prefecture with Ōshū City in Iwate Prefecture.Sandwiched between two famous Tōhoku mountains—Mount Kurikoma and Mount Yakeishi—this road offers stunning mountain views, peaceful highlands, and…
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…