Leh Travel Guide

Magnetic Hill, in Kitahiroshima, Hokkaido, Japan, is a quirky slope famed for an optical illusion — though it looks uphill, a coasting car seems pulled upward by an invisible force, jokingly called 'magnetism.' The cause is a visual trick of terrain and reference points, but it adds fun to a trip and is an easy stop for drivers and cyclists. Open farmland and distant hills invite picnics and photos; though named a 'hill,' it is a gentle slope that 'fools' you — a reminder to see the world with a scientific eye, a small surprise on a Hokkaido road trip.