Tohoku offers vast nature, quiet roads, and breathtaking seasonal scenery. From the Zao Echo Line to the Oshika Cobalt Line, riders enjoy winding mountain and coastal routes with light traffic. Cherry blossoms in spring, cool summers, and fiery autumn leaves combine with hot springs, historic towns, and hearty local cuisine — a perfect blend of riding and culture.
Featured Routes in Tohoku
Tohoku Mountain Pass Route
Sendai Airport Loop / 650km
3 Day 2 Night
Ride through Zao Echo Line, Mt. Gassan, the coastal Sasagawa Nagare, and the three iconic Bandai Skyline roads — a blend of mountains, sea, and lakes with stunning seasonal scenery.
Explore by Prefecture
Find the best motorcycle routes in Chubu, organized by prefecture. Explore Niigata, Toyama, Ishikawa, Fukui, Yamanashi, Gifu, Shizuoka, Aichi, and Mie — from the Japanese Alps to scenic coastlines and historic towns.
Aomori
Scenic coastal roads around the Tsugaru Peninsula, Hakkoda mountain passes, and Lake Towada’s volcanic caldera.
Iwate
Ride through the Kitakami Highlands, winding mountain routes, and UNESCO World Heritage Hiraizumi’s historic landscapes.
Miyagi
Zao Echo Line and Okama Crater offer dramatic alpine riding, plus Matsushima Bay—one of Japan’s top scenic views.
Akita
From the Oga Peninsula’s rugged coastline to the Lake Tazawa area and Towada-Hachimantai mountain roads.
Yamagata
Mt. Gassan and Bandai-Asahi mountain routes, with hot spring towns like Zao Onsen along the way.
Fukushima
The “Bandai Three Lines”—Gold Line, Lake Line, and Azuma Skyline—deliver some of Japan’s best panoramic rides.