Irohazaka is a set of two winding roads criss the Japanese mountains. Located between Nikko and Lake Chuzenji and dating from the years 60, the latter offers a beautiful succession of 48 hairpin turns and a difference of 400 meters!

Originally a toll was present in order to charge the road to the visitors but now the latter is completely free! One of the two roads is destined for traffic upwards, while the other is destined for vehicles moving downwards.

If you like the challenges, the road offers spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding Area. Today the older road, ie the one open to traffic down, includes a stop from where you can see two superb waterfalls!

The more recent road, meanwhile, is only open up to the plateau of Akechidaira, offering a perfect vantage point to admire the whole valley. This road is considered one of the most spectacular roads in the world!

Close to the center, the slope is very short and extremely steep, so you have to be very careful!

Scenic all year round, the hills will prove peculiar if you go there around october, november; Indeed the trees offer a spectacular range of autumn colors, to observe all along the road! however, It is also at this time that you will meet the most tourists, so it is better to take the road very early in the morning so that you can enjoy it fully!

A superb road with multiple sensations all in a unique setting!

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