Japan, Fukushima
A volcanic moonscape crossing with sulphur vents beside the tarmac.
Length
29 km
In miles
18 mi
Driving time
44 min
Atlas rating
9.2 / 10
The run
Fukushima to Tsuchiyu. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.
Season
Closed November to April, volcanic gas warnings
Nearby
128 km away
Irohazaka Winding Road
Forty eight lettered hairpins climb to Lake Chuzenji, one way in each direction.
255 km away
Venus Line
A high grassland ridge road with volcano views and long open curves.
297 km away
Hakone Turnpike
The toll road every Japanese car magazine uses, fast sweepers with Fuji ahead.
298 km away
Norikura Skyline
Japan's highest paved road climbs above 2700 metres on the Norikura volcano.
821 km away
Shikoku Karst Highland
A ridge road over limestone pasture with cattle and horizon on both sides.
5932 km away
Dempster Highway
A gravel road across the Arctic Circle through tundra and unbroken silence.
Longer journeys