Hit the Road
Hit the Road

Hit the Road

2023 4 Seasons 15 Episodes ⭐ 0.0 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.

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 & Episodes

EP 1

HIROSHIMA

Let's see Japan by car! We'll be driving through Hiroshima Prefecture, with our goal being the famed Itsukushima Shrine.

EP 2

KAGOSHIMA

Take a drive in Kagoshima Prefecture! After circling the ever-erupting Sakurajima, we head to the southern tip for a san

EP 3

FUKUSHIMA

Take a drive in Fukushima Prefecture! 12 years since the disaster, see its rejuvenated community and daily life. Visit t

EP 4

SAITAMA

Let's take a drive in Saitama Prefecture and discover its natural beauty and hidden gems. From Omiya, we head to Chichib

EP 1

CHIBA

Let's drive through Chiba Prefecture! We depart from Tokyo Station and enjoy magic hour at scenic Byobugaura. Along the

EP 2

GUNMA

To truly enjoy Gunma Prefecture, travel by car is key. We start from Takasaki, where the bullet train stops, and make ou

EP 3

IWATE

Come on a scenic drive through Iwate Prefecture's rich nature. Starting from Morioka station, we head to the picturesque

EP 4

WAKAYAMA

Explore Wakayama Prefecture's Kumano region by car. See ancient landscapes and sacred sites along the World Heritage Kum

EP 5

HOKKAIDO

Join us on a scenic drive through Hokkaido Prefecture, where we uncover its charm by exploring two milks—fresh dairy f

EP 1

FUKUI

Explore Fukui by car, now connected by Shinkansen—historic streets and traditional crafts await! Take a drive from Fuk

EP 2

OSAKA

As the World Expo draws global attention to Osaka, a short drive away reveals a hidden side—rich in nature, history, a

EP 3

NIIGATA

Niigata is Japan's rice capital—where tradition and nature shape the country's finest grains. Grab a fresh onigiri and

EP 4

NAGASAKI

Set out on a journey through Nagasaki — a cultural gateway shaped by tides and time. Wander old streets, then sail to

EP 1

HOKKAIDO - HAKODATE

Our journey takes us through Hokkaido's winter southwest to Hakodate, where history meets one of Japan's most breathtaki

EP 2

MIYAGI

Departing from Sendai Station in Miyagi, we drive along the Pacific coast to Sanriku. Struck by a devastating tsunami, t

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