Hidaka Pass
| Hidaka Pass | |
|---|---|
| 日高峠 | |
| Elevation | 495 m (1,624 ft)[1] |
| Traversed by | Japan National Route 237 |
| Location | Japan |
| Range | Hidaka Mountains |
| Coordinates | 42°54′44″N 142°26′49″E / 42.91222°N 142.44694°ECoordinates: 42°54′44″N 142°26′49″E / 42.91222°N 142.44694°E |
| Topo map |
Geographical Survey Institute 25000:1 占冠中央 25000:1 日高 50000:1 日高 |
Hidaka Pass (日高峠 Hidaka-tōge) is a mountain pass in the north-end of the Hidaka Mountains of Hokkaidō, Japan. The pass traverses the mountains at 495 metres (1,624 ft) and is 6.9 kilometres (4.3 mi) long. The road is 6 metres (20 ft) wide with a maximum grade of 6%. The minimum curve radius is 160 metres (520 ft). Snow is possible on the pass from October to April.[1] Japan National Route 237 crosses the pass between Hidaka and Shimukappu.[2]
References
- ↑ Hidaka topographical map of the Geographical Survey Institute, last access 4 June 2008
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