Nihondaira is a scenic spot along the Pacific Ocean (Suruga Bay) where you can see Mt. Fuji and the Sea of Japan.
Access is difficult if you go by the Shin-Tomei Expressway, but it’s a must-see spot for vehicle enthusiasts, with great views and a driveway that you can’t let your guard down.
About access/location
It is located along the coast of Shimizu City, Shizuoka Prefecture.
Very close to Miho no Matsubara and the Tomei Expressway Interchange.
You will likely be coming off the Nippon Hirakunoyama Smart Interchange or the Shimizu Interchange.
Suffering in the urban areas of Shizuoka Prefecture. Poor flow, risks, and easy fatigue
By the way, Shizuoka Prefecture, it is extremely difficult to drive in urban areas with continuous traffic lights . you should keep in mind that in
You’ll be stuck waiting at a traffic light, and your speed will be slow because there are so many cars, so it will take longer than it looks on the map.
Additionally, there is not much room on the road, so the risk of accidents is high and there is a strong sense of fear.
an area where you are quickly drained both mentally and physically . This is
By the way, if you drive along National Route 1 from Fuji City, you can see this scenery as you drive by.
However, after running all the way through the city to Nihondaira, I have to continue running through the city to get out of the city, which is tiring.
In particular, the Shin-Tomei interchange is extremely far away , so if I wanted to take the Shin-Tomei train home, I would end up spending about an hour in the cramped city streets, getting tired.
It won’t be a big problem if you come here by expressway and make a short stop at Omaezaki for a day trip.
If you combine it with other places like I did, you will have a hard time.
scenery at the top
First of all, there are no entrance fees or parking fees .
Depending on the time of year, you may be charged a fee, but it’s nice to be able to come here easily.
A guide map of Nihondaira Park, although it is dirty.
There are ropeways, hotels, and shrines.
You can enjoy the view for about 20 minutes and leave, or you can stay for hours.
It was worth the climb and you could see Mt. Fuji clearly.
Can you see Mt. Fuji as well as I said?
At the very least, if you are visiting from a distance (far away where you can’t come often), a sunny day . try to aim for
Personally, I like the view to the west, in the opposite direction from Mt. Fuji.
There is nothing to obstruct your view.
You can enjoy the sunset.
A radio wave relay base has also been set up, and when you look up from below it looks like a life-sized piece of modern art.
About Nihondaira Parkway (winding road)
as the road is narrow and passes through combinations of steep gradients and sharp curves intermittently . on tire grip The downhill course is highly dependent
(If you say that it is a road that runs along the Suzuka Skyline from east to west, people who have driven it will understand.)
In situations where the vehicle is heavy or the μ of the road surface is low, it is strictly prohibited to force the pace up, especially when going downhill .
This time, we will run from east to west.
At the entrance intersection is a sign that says “Shimizu Nihondaira Parkway.”
From the beginning, we were gaining altitude on a fairly steep slope.
It climbs downhill corners where the road is narrow, using tire grip and gasoline to climb up with great vigor .
During hill climbs, the car automatically slows down, allowing you to safely enjoy high-paced driving.
If you’re planning on driving back and forth to practice driving, we recommend starting with a hill climb to increase your pace.
Basically, you drive along a road laid out between forests, but there are some spectacular views here and there.
Let’s not look aside.
Descend west from the top
On the way back, go down to the west. This is a very difficult downhill with lots of turbulence.
GR86 and ND Roadster are available.
The downhill section in this section is really difficult, and the grip on the outside tires is seriously reduced when turning.
If you are unable to corner without succumbing to centrifugal force, you run the risk of going off course.
I’m used to chasing ND Roadsters, but chasing downhill cars that are lighter and smaller than you is suicidal, so never try to do that.
Bonus: About “Nihondaira Sakura Street”
Although it is not really a back route, there is also something called “Nihondaira Sakura Dori”.
The road here is narrower and the rolling hills are steeper.
For compact cars and motorcycles with a width of 1780 mm or less, this may be more enjoyable.
This is a road I would like to try on the S660 or Alto Works.
