mountain pass
Zao Echo Line
Mountain road over the Zao range between Miyagi and Yamagata, climbing past the emerald Okama crater lake. Opens each spring through towering snow walls and blazes with colour in autumn.
27 km · about 30 min drive
Miyagi, Japan · Asia
Ōkawara is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Murata, 55km from Bandai-Azuma Skyline.
Ōkawara is a town located in Miyagi, Japan. With a population of 23,618, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Ōkawara sits in Japan, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ōkawara to your route.
Ōgawara (大河原町, Ōgawara-machi) is a town located in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2020, the town had an estimated population of 23,618, and a population density of 950persons per km2 in 9,925 households. The total area of the town is 24.99 square kilometres (9.65 sq mi).
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Ōkawara is located in Miyagi, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 38.0500 latitude, 140.7336 longitude.
Ōkawara has a population of approximately 23,618 people, making it a town in Japan.
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mountain pass
Mountain road over the Zao range between Miyagi and Yamagata, climbing past the emerald Okama crater lake. Opens each spring through towering snow walls and blazes with colour in autumn.
27 km · about 30 min drive
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A 29 km volcanic sightseeing road in Fukushima cresting at 1,622 m beside the smoking crater of Mount Azuma-kofuji. Lunar landscapes, sulphur vents and huge Tohoku views from the Jododaira plateau.
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