Discover Japan's Best Road Trips


Best Road Trips in Japan When to Take the Trip What to See Where to Stop
Hokkaido June to September Natural beauty, hot springs, wildlife Sapporo, Otaru, Furano, Biei, Asahikawa, Shiretoko National Park
Shikoku March to May or September to November Temples, scenic drives, local cuisine Matsuyama, Kochi, Takamatsu, Naruto, Iya Valley
Kyushu March to May or September to November Volcanoes, hot springs, history Fukuoka, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, Beppu, Mount Aso
Honshu April to June or September to November Mountains, beaches, culture Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Hakone, Nikko, Kanazawa, Shirakawa-go