e-portal Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo), which operates the motorcycle parking search site "Bike Kura" (https://bikeko.net/), is pleased to introduce recommended touring spots in the Kanto region to coincide with the arrival of the touring season. The Kanto region, consisting of Tokyo and the six prefectures of Kanagawa, Saitama, Chiba, Tochigi, Gunma, and Ibaraki, is an ideal field for motorcycle touring, with its diverse terrain including seas, mountains, lakes, and mountain passes concentrated in one area. It is popular with many riders as it can accommodate a wide range of styles, from weekend day touring to long-distance touring. ■ Kanagawa Area: Hakone & Shonan A representative touring route in Kanagawa Prefecture is the "Hakone Turnpike," highly acclaimed by riders nationwide for its winding roads. Its appeal lies in the spectacular views that change with increasing altitude and the beauty of the autumn foliage season. The route along the Shonan coast on National Route 134, which offers a liberating seaside touring experience, is also popular, attracting many riders with its scenery overlooking Enoshima and Mt. Fuji. ■ Tochigi Area: Nikko & Nasu The "Irohazaka" mountain road, with its 48 consecutive curves, is known as a premier winding spot for Kanto touring. It offers good access to Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Lake Chuzenji, and Kegon Falls, and presents unparalleled autumn scenery. "Nasu Kogen," located about 150km from the Tokyo metropolitan area, is also a highly popular area due to its moderately winding roads, scenic routes, and abundant day-trip hot spring facilities. ■ Gunma Area: Kusatsu, Haruna, Akagi The "Shiga Kusatsu Road" on National Route 292, known as one of Japan's leading high-altitude routes, offers magnificent volcanic landscapes in sections exceeding 2,000m in elevation. The winding roads of Mt. Haruna and Mt. Akagi, counted among the Jomo Sanzan (Three Mountains of Jomo), are also highlights, with the mystical scenery of Lake Haruna an