All Reviews of Yamanami Highway

Taking a trip to Aso is, in my opinion, a great way to get to know Kumamoto. It doesn't take too long to get there from the city—after about an hour, the scenery outside the window gradually begins to change, slowly shifting from familiar city streets to endless green grasslands and mountain views, as if you've entered another world. The scenery along the way is soothing and relaxing, making you want to slow down and fully take in Aso's natural beauty. Looking down from the mountain road, the cars traveled neatly one after another along the winding road, looking as cute as little Tomica cars from a distance! We also happened to see a helicopter flying across the sky in the distance. Together with the traffic on the ground, it created views from different heights. I imagined that looking down from the air at Aso's magnificent volcanic terrain and grasslands must be beautiful too.

I was really looking forward to driving the Yamanami Highway on a road trip through Kyushu. This time I came specifically to Chojabaru. I originally thought the entrance and parking lot would be easy to find, but once I arrived, I realized the directions were a little confusing. I drove around for a bit before finally finding a place to park.

After parking and walking over to the Yamanami Highway, the view immediately made the search feel worthwhile. The wide-open grasslands, the mountain ranges in the distance, and Kyushu's fresh air made the whole view very pleasant.

There's also a Montbell nearby where you can stock up!

When you think of the Yamanami Highway, you think of Chojabaru. It's the quintessential route for road trips and motorcycle tours in Kyushu! Since it's at a high elevation, the highlands are comfortable even in summer. It's a great road I'd love to drive again and again!