Touge Japan

From the nomadic steppes of Kazakhstan to the frenetic streets of Hanoi, Asia is a continent so full of intrigue, adventure, solace, and spirituality that it has fixated and confounded travelers for centuries.

Izu Skyline

Izu Skyline is another fun touge road in the Shizuoka Prefecture in Japan. This is quite long touge road measuring at a total length of 40km. The road traverses through some spectacular scenery in the region with a number of elevation changes which results in amazing views of the surrounding scenery. There are a number of vantage points along the way to soak in the...

Route 401

‘Route 401’ is a fun touge road located in the Hakone region near the Hakone Skyline. This road doesn’t seem to have a name and is known as ‘Route 401’ as per the signage on the road. This is not a prominent road compared to the other passes in the region, but sure is fun to drive. This road is 7kms in length and is not subject to a toll...

Hakone Skyline

Hakone Skyline is another great touge road located in Hakone, Japan. This is a popular pass and is not to be confused with the Hakone Turnpike which is another great road in the Hakone region. This pass is located at a higher elevation then the Hakone Turnpike. The Hakone Skyline road is 5km in length, and is subject to a toll charge. This is a fun road and has many...

Mikuni Pass

Mikuni Pass is a fun touge road located in Yamanakako, Yamanashi, about 10 minutes from the Mt Fuji race circuit.  It is not to be confused with the other Mikuni Pass located in the Hokkaido region, which is not really a touge road. This pass is named after the Mt Mikuni mountain in Yamanakako and is  approximately 8 kms long. The pass has a peak elevation of 1139m...