In Nikko, you’re sure to pass through the famous Irohazaka Winding Road! The most distinctive thing about this mountain road is its series of curves. As it winds its way up the mountain, driving here really feels like a “mountain road adventure.”
As you head farther up the mountain, the scenery outside the window keeps changing, from forests to valleys, with the view becoming more and more expansive. Especially during the fall foliage season, the entire mountain turns red and yellow, and driving through scenery like this is truly beautiful.
Irohazaka is also an important road for reaching Nikko attractions such as Lake Chuzenji and Kegon Falls, so it’s usually included in the same itinerary. Although there are many curves along the way, they also make enjoying the mountain scenery more fun.
Passing through Irohazaka this time, I felt that it’s not just a “transportation route,” but part of the Nikko travel experience itself. If you come to Nikko by car or bus, seeing these continuous curves and the mountain forest scenery will help you appreciate Nikko’s natural beauty even more!
