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.
Checked by the Drivers Atlas desk
Scored and written by the Drivers Atlas editorial desk, drawing on driven routes across the UK and Europe, mapping data and member road reports. Every road in the library carries a driving and scenery score set by the same method. How we score roads.
Last reviewed 18 May 2026
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