Japan, Kanagawa
The toll road every Japanese car magazine uses, fast sweepers with Fuji ahead.
Length
14 km
In miles
8.7 mi
Driving time
26 min
Atlas rating
9.2 / 10
The run
Odawara to Hakone. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.
Season
Open year round in normal conditions, with the usual care after rain or frost.
Nearby
124 km away
Venus Line
A high grassland ridge road with volcano views and long open curves.
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Norikura Skyline
Japan's highest paved road climbs above 2700 metres on the Norikura volcano.
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Irohazaka Winding Road
Forty eight lettered hairpins climb to Lake Chuzenji, one way in each direction.
297 km away
Bandai Azuma Skyline
A volcanic moonscape crossing with sulphur vents beside the tarmac.
606 km away
Shikoku Karst Highland
A ridge road over limestone pasture with cattle and horizon on both sides.
5902 km away
Gibb River Road
A red dirt outback crossing of gorges, cattle stations and river fords.
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