Hakone Hill Climb–Japan
Japan is complete without a detour to the Hakone turnpike, even if you have no interest in driving or Japanese car Culture then it’s worth the visit just for the amazing views of the mountains. But if you do have even just an ounce of petrol running through your veins then this road will definitely get your heart pumping.
A little over an hour from central Tokyo you will find the tollbooth that marks the start of what is become known as the Japanese Nurburgring. You will notice that there a Mazda logo on the booth as the Zoom-Zoom car company bought the naming rights to the Hakone in 2014.
Pay the 1,440 yen toll charge of about Rs. 10 and you can enter this hallowed touge run which ascends over 1,000m through dense forest, over bridges, and through tunnels and a riot of corners. Go during spring’s cherry blossom season and you will also find a riot of colors to enjoy.