Hit the Road

Hit the Road

2023 4 Seasons
Documentary

One of the most appealing features of Japan's national road network is the various Michinoeki, literally way stations, that provide a place for motorists to rest, dine and shop. They offer information on the locality and restaurants with regional specialties, and often sell local crafts and delicacies for travelers to take home. A stop at one or more of these spots helps to make any road trip in Japan unforgettable.

Seasons

1. HIROSHIMA

2023-05-31

Let's see Japan by car! We'll be driving through Hiroshima Prefecture, with our goal being the famed Itsukushima Shrine. Along the way, we'll make a few stops off the beaten path …

2. KAGOSHIMA

2023-07-19

Take a drive in Kagoshima Prefecture! After circling the ever-erupting Sakurajima, we head to the southern tip for a sand bath utilizing geothermal energy, where you'll feel the v…

3. FUKUSHIMA

2023-09-20

Take a drive in Fukushima Prefecture! 12 years since the disaster, see its rejuvenated community and daily life. Visit the rest stop emblematic of this resilience and sense the lo…

4. SAITAMA

2023-11-22

Let's take a drive in Saitama Prefecture and discover its natural beauty and hidden gems. From Omiya, we head to Chichibu to see its famed SL train. En route, we savor local dishe…

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