The highlight of the course is the delightful loop bridge which appears just after 7km signposts and from there the uphill gets steeper and the road enters into the protected area under Myoko Togakushi Renzan National Park.

After passing the hotel Amakazari-so, the road run through the pristine forest of beech trees. Especially during the foliage season of October is so breathtaking that whole mountain is colored like brilliant embroidery carpet.

Yamada Ryokan of Otari Onsen is an old inn since 1555. The traditional wooden building is well preserved with its original structure and worth a visit. Day-tripper can also take a bath from 10am to 3pm.
Yamada Ryokan ☎ Tel.0261-85-1221

Amakazari-so is a hotel with indoor and outdoor hot springs. Day-tripper can take a bath and rest at the in-house café. The shop sells ice-creams, snacks and local sake.
Amakazari-so ☎ Tel.0261-85-1607

At Soba-ya Hotaru, homemade fresh buckwheat noodle with walnuts dip and crispy tempura of seasonal mountain vegetable is the specialty. Open from 11:30am to 5pm, close on Tue & Wed. Soba-ya Hotaru.☎ Tel.0261-85-1810

Café Jusangatsu serves home-roasted freshly brew coffee with homemade sweets as well as spicy curry.
Café Jusangatsu ☎ Tel.0261-85-1781

Mirror-like pond of Kamaike is off the 15.5km point. Best visited during new green leaves or autumn colors. There is a café called Bunarin-tei which serves light meal. Bunarin-tei
☎ Tel.0261-85-1474