Anest Iwata Turnpike Hakone

Anest Iwata Turnpike Hakone is a toll road that stretches from Odawara City in Kanagawa Prefecture to Hakone Town, and is a popular spot for driving and touring. The winding road, which is about 15 kilometers long, rises to an altitude of nearly 1,000 meters, and on a clear day, you can see Sagami Bay and Mt. Fuji. The Daikanyama Observatory in particular is famous as a spectacular spot. It is also known as a course suitable for testing driving performance, and car and motorcycle events are also held here. Another attraction is that you can enjoy the scenery throughout the four seasons. Photo by AC