My husband wrote me the other day.The first article on Boxster Touringand today we bring you the second installment. Please take a look if you like.

Boxster to Mt. Akagi from Mt.

On the morning of the second day, we left Takasaki City and headed for Mount Haruna (Haruna-san).The mountain that became the model for Mount Akina in the manga Initial D.It is said that.

From Takasaki city, we drove up the mountain via K211. Although there were many cars ahead of us, many cars were willing to give up the road in front of us, and we were able to drive up at a very good pace.

I was taking a restroom break at Haruna Park, and in front ofA 987 Cayman is parked.Then, theOwner.He was very friendly and seemed to know the roads around the area well. He was very friendly and seemed to be from the area and knew the roads around the area well. When I told him that I was heading north, he told me about various roads and spots in the area.

After standing around and talking about cars, I gave him my business card for this blog and left Haruna Park, enjoying the straightaway of K33 and then down towards Ikaho Onsen (hot spring).I wanted to ride through the famous five hairpins as if I were in a Hachiroku, butUnfortunately, there were many sightseeing cars and I regret that I could not fully enjoy the tour.

After passing through Shibukawa City, we headed for Mount Akagi. We were a little excited to see the Akagi Red Sands by any chance (lol), as we raced up the K4. The winding road was quite challenging. However, the weather started to deteriorate around this time, and we were forced to drive with the top closed for a while.

We took a break by the swamp on Mt. Akagi. We wanted to stop at Akagi Shrine, but it looked crowded, so we withdrew to avoid the density.Then we drove the Boxster to K251. This road is not so bad.Although there are some gravelly sections along the way, it is a Class A downhill with little traffic and a series of technical corners.

Press the Sport Plus button to put the Boxster into battle mode. With auto-blipping, the Boxster blasted through the Akagi Mountains, the blipping sound of the GTS echoing through the air. To say that the Boxster is a real beast on these roads would be an understatement.highestThe first is "The first time I have ever seen a new product.

The steering wheel of a Porsche is like a ski pole.I have heard it said. The steering wheel is only a trigger. The rest of the turn is done by the load transfer between the four wheels. That is what a Porsche is all about. Step on the brake, put the load on the front wheels, and turn the steering wheel gently. The gain gradually rises, just like a Porsche, and you can feel the grip of the tires from the steering wheel. From the latter half of the corner, the throttle is gradually opened and the load is shifted to the rear for a quick acceleration.

By performing this series of movements in a gentle and flowing manner, rather than by wildly and quickly operating everything, the Porsche can be driven really fast. And above all, it feels good. It is because the Porsche moves so smoothly, as if in response to human movement, that it is impossible to stop driving it.

We had a late lunch at the Shirasawa Roadside Station, but we only bought Kashiwa Mochi (rice cake with oak leaves) and ate it in the car. We had a lot of roads to drive, so we hurried on. Nevertheless, the Kashiwa Mochi was delicious.

To Iroha slope from Nikko Shiranesan

Take R120 to Lake Chuzenji via Nikko Shiranesan.This is my first time driving in this area at all, but there are some great big mountain winding roads. Unfortunately, it was raining and there was little traffic, so I drove the Boxster as much as I wanted.

After passing Lake Chuzenji, you will come to the famous "Initial D", which is also famous for the "D" in the movie "Initial D".Iroha slopeThe road is one-way, with a one-way uphill and a one-way downhill. This Iroha slope is a one-way road, with the road divided into uphill and downhill sections.

In Kansai, a part of the Oku-Biwako Parkway is like that and looks very similar.

This pass has a series of very technical hairpin turns. It is a very technical pass. At first, I was enjoying the downhill at my own pace since I had a clear lap, but I quickly caught up with the car in front of me. From there, it was all over.The eco-cars and minivans formed a line, and the formation continued until the end of the hill.

With bleary eyes and fighting sleepiness, we descended the mountain again, and this time, the Iroha slope ended without a trace.

Kirifuri Plateau and then to Aizu Wakamatsu

Continue north on K169 to the Kirifuri Plateau.This is one of the best roads. The traffic is minimal, the pavement is in good condition, and the road is wide. Above all, it is a great road that runs through the plateau. Unfortunately, the weather was bad at the time, but it was a great road that makes me want to drive it again someday on a clear day.

Via R121, the next stop is R400. This section is also wonderful. A large-scale pleasant road that is not easily experienced in the Kansai region.The car was going at a high pace. There were almost no other cars on the road, and we were driving at a high pace. As we proceeded from R400 to R401, the road became narrower and narrower in places, but it was narrow enough for a medium-sized truck to pass through, so there was no problem at all.

As we were running toward the pass, gaining elevation at a good pace, the weather suddenly changed. It was the heaviest downpour I have ever experienced. The fog and rain were making visibility worse and worse, and the tail lights of a local light truck in front of us were the only thing we could rely on. The road had already become like a river, and just driving along it at a normal pace was enough to send water splashing high into the air and start to take the steering wheel off the road.

I'm a little scared to think if I had come to such a place with GT3I think cup tires are a little too tough for this kind of hard touring. I still think cup tires are a bit tough for this kind of hard touring.

We managed to drive carefully and made it over the pass and down to the town of Aizu. What awaited the Boxster as it raced through the storm was aK128, a pleasant road that runs straight through the countryside to nowhere.It was. The path felt as if it were warm and welcoming.

We finally arrived at the hotel when the sun began to set. While taking care of the soggy Boxster, we turned off the engine and finished the third day of touring.

Route map for this time