I hesitate to post this type of sight seeing tour these days but would really want to introduce this magnificent course for those who love autumn color in the mountains.
We started from Tobu Nikko st(東武日光駅) and headed west to Chuzenji ko(中禅寺湖) via Iroha saka(いろは坂). The high land ares around Chuzenji ko is already colored. Parcitularly Odasirogahara(小田代ケ原)is secluded and preserved for trekkers.
Climb up to Konsei toge(金精峠) then down hill to Katashina(片品) village. From Katashina village to Konroku toge(坤六峠) is 20Km climb. The last feature of the day is Teruha kyo(照葉峡) which is famous for the autumn scenery. The route along Teruha kyo is one of the best courses I have experienced for the last 10 years. What is good is 1)road surface is no rough, 2)gradient is gentle enough so that you can cruse 40kph without brake, 3)curve is not sharp so that you will not get surprised with a car from other direction, and finally its scenic beauty along the road.
Total distance from Tobu nikko st. to Minakami st. is approx.130Km.
The color will last another couple of weeks. Do not miss this Japanese beauty.
You can see some photos in my blog.
http://araim1.main.jp/wordpress/?p=1706
The course and profile is here.
http://latlonglab.yahoo.co.jp/route/watch?id=616371908fc9317037362e761b32c53b
Minoru Arai
We started from Tobu Nikko st(東武日光駅) and headed west to Chuzenji ko(中禅寺湖) via Iroha saka(いろは坂). The high land ares around Chuzenji ko is already colored. Parcitularly Odasirogahara(小田代ケ原)is secluded and preserved for trekkers.
Climb up to Konsei toge(金精峠) then down hill to Katashina(片品) village. From Katashina village to Konroku toge(坤六峠) is 20Km climb. The last feature of the day is Teruha kyo(照葉峡) which is famous for the autumn scenery. The route along Teruha kyo is one of the best courses I have experienced for the last 10 years. What is good is 1)road surface is no rough, 2)gradient is gentle enough so that you can cruse 40kph without brake, 3)curve is not sharp so that you will not get surprised with a car from other direction, and finally its scenic beauty along the road.
Total distance from Tobu nikko st. to Minakami st. is approx.130Km.
The color will last another couple of weeks. Do not miss this Japanese beauty.
You can see some photos in my blog.
http://araim1.main.jp/wordpress/?p=1706
The course and profile is here.
http://latlonglab.yahoo.co.jp/route/watch?id=616371908fc9317037362e761b32c53b
Minoru Arai