🚗 [Fukushima, Urabandai, Bandai Azuma Skyline] A sky-high drive through the spectacular road above the clouds

🚗 [Fukushima, Urabandai Bandai Azuma Skyline] A sky-high drive through the spectacular road above the clouds

The Bandai Azuma Skyline, which connects Fukushima City with the Bandai Mountain and Urabandai areas, is a spectacular driving route at an altitude of 1,600m, which makes you feel like you are driving above the clouds.

The magnificent scenery below and the rugged land unique to the volcanic zone are an extraordinary experience.

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🌋Characteristics and Sights

- A mountain road of about 29km that is fun to change with the difference in altitude. The snow corridor and the fumarolic area of Jododaira are popular
- Get excited about the cliffs at the spectacular spots "Tsubakuro Valley" and "Fudosawa Bridge"!・Learn about and climb Azuma Kofuji at the Jododaira Visitor Center

・Popular for stargazing, and on clear nights it acts as a natural planetarium

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🚙Access

・[Car] About 60 minutes by car from Fukushima Nishi IC or Tsuchiyu IC (traffic restrictions apply depending on the season)

・Free to use (as of 2025) / traffic period: Early April to mid-November (closed in winter)

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🌿Recommended seasons and ways to enjoy

・May: Contrast between new green buds and remaining snow

・October: A spectacular drive with autumn leaves dyeing the mountainside

・Trekking courses, visitor centers, and hot springs are scattered along the way

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👣Travel tips

・Drive carefully as there are many curves. Early mornings and weekdays are recommended

・A camera is a must! Mornings are also great for seeing the sea of clouds.

・Don't forget to take precautions against the cold (it's high altitude so it can get cold easily)

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