Route Overview The Tsugaru Iwaki Skyline is a toll mountain road in Aomori Prefecture that climbs from Hirosaki City to the 8th station of Mt. Iwaki. Stretching about 9.3 km, the road features 69 sharp curves that twist dramatically up…
The Hachimantai Aspite Line is a scenic mountain road stretching about 27 km, connecting Hachimantai City in Iwate Prefecture with Kazuno City in Akita Prefecture.Named after an “aspite” volcano (a gently sloping volcanic shape), the route winds along soft ridgelines,…
The Chokai Blue Line is a scenic mountain road connecting Nikaho City in Akita Prefecture with Yuza Town in Yamagata Prefecture. Stretching about 34 km, it climbs to the Hokodate Observatory at around 1,100 meters above sea level, offering stunning…
The Shiretoko Crossing Road (National Route 334) is the only national highway crossing the Shiretoko Peninsula in Hokkaido. It runs about 23.8 km between Utoro (Shari Town) and Rausu Town. This mountain route offers a dynamic ride through the untouched…
Route Overview Rindō Takanami-sen is a scenic forest road located in Itoigawa City, Niigata Prefecture, Japan.This route provides the only current access (as of June 2025) to the Jade Gorge (Hisui-kyo), one of Japan’s most famous natural jade sites and…
Route Overview Nagano’s Prefectural Route 20, also known as the Kaidakogen-Fukushima Line, runs through the scenic Kaidakogen Highlands in the Kiso region.This route is famous for offering majestic views of Mt. Ontake (elevation 3,067 m), one of Japan’s iconic standalone…
This article introduces the Tateshina Skyline and Venus Line, a scenic motorcycle touring route that stretches from Chino City to Ueda City in Nagano Prefecture.Covering a total distance of approximately 76 km, the route winds through highland areas at altitudes…
Route Overview This article introduces the touring route along the Nara Okuyama Driveway, which winds through Mt. Wakakusa, Mt. Takamado, and the Kasugayama Primeval Forest in Nara City.The total distance is about 13 km, making it a short but scenic…
Route Overview This tour introduces the Ise-Shima Skyline, a scenic toll road connecting Ise City and Toba City in Mie Prefecture.The road stretches approximately 16.3 km, offering continuous panoramic views of Ise Bay and nearby islands.Winding along Mt. Asama at…