As for the kinds of vacations that one can hope to achieve, few are more exciting and liberating than the road trip across the United States of America. To Japanese tourists, the USA provides a wide variety of attractive roads, sights, and places to go by car, which makes this country an ideal place for automobile tourism.
Across the states of America, road trips are another perfect way for tourists to engage in exploring the beautiful nature, historical moments, and colorful culture of this country. This article shall discuss some of the famous USA road trip routes that Japanese visitors are encouraged to sample, coupled with famous destinations along these routes.
To Japanese guests, such as those opting to drive around the entire United States of America, such a journey creates a possibility to explore various terrains as well as cultures. This means they have the advantage of having indicated stopping points; one can stop at several cities, national parks, and attractions at will while on a road trip.
There are a lot of Japanese people who are interested in the idea of traveling across the large expanse of the USA and relaxing while they do it. For many Japanese visitors, the concept of driving through extensive deserts, ascending high mountains, or visiting such megacities as Los Angeles or New York evokes a certain kind of adventurous feeling of USA travel.
Another reason why Japanese tourists are enamored with USA road trips for Japanese tourists is that they give them the chance to touch base with the American way of life through related points of interest, cuisine, and historical sites.
There are several famous drives in this country and every drive presents its own scenic tour of some of America’s top spots for attractions, nature, and culture. Without further ado, please let me share with you some of the most favorite routes that Japanese tourists prefer for road trips full of adventurous, relaxation and discovery moments.
It would be counterproductive to talk about road trips in America without discussing one of the most famous roads in American history: Route 66. It is popularly known as the Main Street of America; this is a highway measuring about 2,400 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica. This historic route gives the Japanese tourists an opportunity to discover the central part of the United States of America’s Midwest and the South West with their local geographical features and colorful historical viewable landmarks.
Some of the Japanese tourists stated that being one of the most recognizable USA landmarks; Route 66 evokes romanticized sentiment for the charm of small American towns as well as diners.
For lovers of stunning views with a few luxury trappings intertwined, the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) is arguably one of the best-kept USA road trip secrets. Spreading from the Central Coast of California up to Southern California, this route provides beautiful views along the coast, lovely small towns, and high rocky coasts.
To many Japanese travelers, the Pacific Coast Highway offers the best route by which to discover the scenic coastal area of one of the most popular states in America to visit, for such attributes as its casual approach to life, shoreline, and notable attractions.
Sights to see at PCH are the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, the Fisherman’s Wharf in Monterey, the 17-Mile Drive at Big Sur, and El Pescador at Malibu. Most Japanese tourists use the chance to go to the famous Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco and study the history of that city before proceeding further south.
For nature-loving Japanese tourists, it would be advisable to go on a road tour to the Great Smoky Mountains. Lying on the waypoint of North Carolina and Tennessee, this scenic route allows tourists to capture the natural landscape of one of the busiest national parks in the United States of America. Famous for its extensive forest, the mountain is rooted in fog, wildlife, and camping, and the Great Smoky Mountains are a magnet for tourists, including the Japanese.
Touring through Smoky Mountain by car becomes a wonderful escape into the serene environment packed with the possibilities of hiking, watching the wildlife, and shooting good moments. The heavily spiraling roads of the Blue Ridge aim to entice the great mountain view, which is why the parkway is a perfect place for nature lovers.
Therefore, the Florida Overseas Highway makes perfect sense for Japanese tourists in search of a thrilling highway tour. With a total distance of over 1100 miles, this road transports drivers from the mainland through suspension bridges over the blue waters to the Florida Keys and tropical islands. Tourists can enjoy the drive on the Overseas Highway for scenic beauty while they can have an incredible feeling of the Keys and watch the beautiful sunsets.
The Japanese tourists using this route will be able to tour some of the important places of interest such as; Key West –known for its get away nightlife, historical sites and culture. On the way and during the journey it is possible to visit various islands which differ with the atmosphere: diving and water activities in Key Largo, sandy beaches in Marathon and so on.
As you go on these beautiful drives and cruises, the following is the list of places to see across the United States of America. Not only do they add character to the road trip, but they also allow travelers to engage in the historical and geological heritage that is so apparent in the United States.
Yellowstone National Park: an area of natural wonders located in Wyoming that has to be visited during a road trip in the USA. Being the first national park in the world, it is packed with volcanic features, such as geysers, hot springs, and different wildlife.
Every year, foreigners, especially Japanese tourists, on their road trips through the American West, have made Yellowstone a must-visit site, feeling the different geothermal aspects like the famous geyser known as the Old Faithful and the vivid colors of the Grand Prismatic Spring.
No ride through the American Southwest can end without a visit to Las Vegas. This place has always earned a reputation as having excellent casinos as well as other kinds of entertainment as well as very vibrant nightlife. To the Japanese people, the glitz and glamour are attractions of their own, in addition to shops, business and the Bellagio fountains, as well as the Las Vegas Boulevard.
Landing a trip at the Grand Canyon is often a dream come true for ensuing Japanese travelers. The Grand Canyon is possibly one of the most spectacular natural sights in the world and tourists are given an opportunity to observe the wonder from a helicopter. The outward journey towards the Grand Canyon gives beautiful sights, and within the park, there are chances to go hiking, take pictures, and take a guided tour.
If a Japanese tourist plans to explore America by car, there are several pieces of advice worth considering. Firstly, one must get an IDP; otherwise, it is unlawful to drive a car in the United States Of America. At the same time, many of them, especially in rural areas, are very deserted, so it is better to choose the route in advance and make reservations for the night. It’s also necessary to know certain rules concerning driving cars in America, such as speed limits and parking rules.
The other tip is to discover new food as you go along. There’s nothing like eating your way through America on a road trip, trying the local diner breakfast, run-of-the-mill fast food, Mexican-style and international foods, or specialty foods from the South West or New England, or the Deep South. Japanese visitors enjoy tasting the local foods because it makes them part of the culture of a given country.
Touring the US roads provides Japanese tourists excellent chances to discover various terrains, famous landmarks, and the exquisite culture of the American country. From a Route 66 trip, exploring the picturesque coast of the Pacific Coast Highway, or getting in touch with nature in the Great Smoky Mountain, it has it for every traveler. Being allowed to plan their own itinerary, Japanese tourists can enjoy the best parts of American road trips while making happy memories, of course.
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