Nisshō Pass
| Nisshō Pass | |
|---|---|
| 日勝峠 | |
| Elevation | 1,106 m (3,629 ft)[1] |
| Traversed by | Japan National Route 274 |
| Location | Japan |
| Range | Hidaka Mountains |
| Coordinates | 42°58′52″N 142°45′9″E / 42.98111°N 142.75250°ECoordinates: 42°58′52″N 142°45′9″E / 42.98111°N 142.75250°E |
| Topo map | Geographical Survey Institute 25000:1 十勝石山 25000:1 沙流岳 50000:1 千栄 50000:1 御影 |
Nisshō Pass (日勝峠, Nisshō-tōge) is a mountain pass 1,106 metres (3,629 ft)[1] high at the north-end of the Hidaka Mountains of Hokkaidō, Japan.
Overview[]
It is a transportation hub connecting Doo and Eastern. Alcause the altitude is 1,022m, it is comparable to the 3,000m altitude level in Hon state from the vegetation environment, and it is a pass with The section from Bridge to Ishiyama, Shimizu Town (33.3 km) is a special traffic It is easily affected by fog all year round, especially in the summer, when visibility is caused by heavy fog mainly on the in winter, visibility failure. It is a pass where traffic accidents occur frequently due to such and has been installing eye guidance facilities and implementing measures There are also waiting areas (emergency waiting areas) for climbing lanes. In 2011, the Doto Expressway connected to the doo area, reducing the burden of over the pass.
Out Line[]
The roadbed traverses the pass through the Nisshō Pass Tunnel is at 1,022 metres (3,353 ft). The pass is 33.5 kilometres (20.8 mi) long. The road is 5.5 metres (18 ft) wide with a maximum grade of 6.2%. The minimum curve radius is 50 metres (160 ft). Snow is possible on the pass from October to May.[2] Japan National Route 274 crosses the pass between Hidaka and Shimizu.[1]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c Mount Saru, topographical map of the Geographical Survey Institute, last access 4 June 2008
- ^ Northern Road Navi, last access 4 June 2008
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