Daisen Loop Road: A typical touring course in the San’in region. Exhilarating Highland Drive│Tottori

Daisen Ring Road is a beautiful road route that goes around the middle of Mt. Daisen in Tottori Prefecture.

In this article, we will introduce the attractions of the Daisen Ring Road and how to enjoy it.

Daisen is the highest peak in the Chugoku region and boasts an altitude of 1,729 meters.

The Daisen ring road consists of multiple prefectural roads and is known as a perfect spot to enjoy the beautiful scenery, making it an irresistible place for touring and driving enthusiasts.

What kind of place is “Mt.Daisen”?

“Mt.Daisen” also has a Buddhist temple.
Among them, the most famous one is “Daisen-ji Temple” located halfway up the mountain.
Amida-do Hall is designated as an important cultural property, and is a place visited by many tourists and climbers.

“Mt.Daisen” has a ski resort that opens in winter, and is visited by many skiers and snowboarders.
In summer, there are natural and tourist attractions such as “Daisen Oki National Park” and “Daisen Makiba Milk no Sato” at the foot of the mountain.

Daisen has a lot of nature and culture, and is loved by many people as a tourist spot where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the four seasons.
The surrounding course is a recommended course where you can run while feeling the superb view and nature.

Route map

The Daisen ring road consists of road routes connecting prefectural roads 30, 34, 44, 45, and 158 in Tottori prefecture.

By taking this road, you can fully enjoy the beautiful scenery of Mt. Daisen. Starting from Daisen-cho, it goes around the southern foot of the mountain while passing Prefectural Route 45, and from Kagikake Pass you can see the magnificent view of the southern wall of Mt. Daisen. Prefectural Route 34 is located from the eastern foot of Mt. Prefectural Route 30 is a two-lane road that is easy to drive and continues to Katori Plateau.