Bandai-Azuma Skyline
70Takayu Onsen, Fukushima City to Tsuchiyu Pass · Fukushima Prefecture
Distance5.5mi · 8.9 km
Drive time11 minon the road
DifficultyModerate
MountainForestValley
Volcanic skyline from Takayu Onsen over Jododaira to Tsuchiyu Pass in Fukushima
This 29km former toll road threads between the Azuma peaks, topping out near Jododaira at about 1620m past raw volcanic slopes, the Fudosawa Bridge over the Tsubakuro valley, and the Shirakaba-no-Mine overlook. It is one of the Tohoku region's signature mountain drives, listed among Japan's 100 best roads, with a spring snow corridor and strong autumn colour. The road is open roughly April to November only. Mind the volcanic gas zones where stopping is restricted, frequent fog, and tour buses.
Where it runs
Takayu Onsen, Fukushima CityStart · Fukushima Prefecture
Tsuchiyu PassEnd · Japan
Character
Corners110bends
Tightness5of 10
Max gradient9%≈ 1-in-11
Hairpins4tight bends
Climb152 mtotal ascent
Summit1631 mhighest point · 5351 ft
SpringSummerAutumn
Elevation
285 m rangeKnow before you go
- Volcanic gas zones
- Mountain fog
- Tour buses
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