06/06/2026
Road Above the Clouds | Exploring the Kusatsu–Shiga Highlands
Whether you’re driving, taking a private charter, touring by motorcycle, or cycling, this route offers a full day of unforgettable scenery and experiences.
The scent of sulfur drifting through the air, the constant mountain breeze, motorcycles winding along the alpine roads, cyclists climbing toward elevations above 2,000 meters, and the sight of monkeys and people peacefully sharing the same space—this is where you can truly feel the beauty of Japan’s mountain landscapes.
Detailed Route
❇️ Start: Kusatsu Onsen
❇️ Finish: Jigokudani Monkey Park
📍 Japan’s Highest National Highway Point (2,172m, with views of volcanic landscapes)
📍 Mount Kusatsu-Shirane (an active volcano; access currently restricted 🚫)
📍 Shibu Pass (home to Japan’s highest-altitude ski resort)
📍 Mount Yokote (panoramic views of the Hakuba and Northern Japanese Alps)
📍 Tanohara Marshland (easy hiking trails through alpine wetlands)
📍 Shiga Kogen History Museum
📍 Kanmantaki Falls
📍 Jigokudani Monkey Park (during the green season, you can still spot plenty of wild snow monkeys 🐵)
Tokyo Japan Travel Agency: Professional custom itineraries & private car services.
Tokyo ⇄ Nagano One-Day Tour
• Price: JPY ¥120,000/ 14hours
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