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.
56 km · about 65 min drive
Fukushima, Japan · Asia
Sōma sits on the route: 20 minutes from Yachigoya, 60km from Bandai-Azuma Skyline.
Sōma is a town located in Fukushima, Japan. With a population of 34,865, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Sōma 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 Sōma to your route.
Sōma (相馬市, Sōma-shi) is a city located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 29 February 2020, the city had an estimated population of 34,631, and a population density of 180 persons per km2 in 14,358 households. The total area of the city is 197.79 square kilometres (76.37 sq mi).
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Sōma is located in Fukushima, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 37.7928 latitude, 140.9294 longitude.
Sōma has a population of approximately 34,865 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.
56 km · about 65 min drive
famous road
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.
60 km · about 70 min drive
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