Nisshō Pass

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Nisshō Pass
日勝峠
Elevation 1,106 metres (3,629 ft) [1]
Location Flag of Japan Japan
Range Hidaka Mountains
Coordinates 42°58′52″N 142°45′9″E / 42.98111, 142.7525Coordinates: 42°58′52″N 142°45′9″E / 42.98111, 142.7525
Topo map Geographical Survey Institute
25000:1 十勝石山
25000:1 沙流岳
50000:1 千栄
50000:1 御影
Traversed by Japan National Route 274

Nisshō Pass (日勝峠 Nisshō-totsuge?) is a mountain pass 1,106 metres (3,629 ft)[2] high at the north-end of the Hidaka Mountains of Hokkaidō, Japan. 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.[3] Japan National Route 274 crosses the pass between Hidaka and Shimizu.[4]


[edit] References

  1. ^ Mount Saru, topographical map of the Geological Survey Institute, last access 4 June 2008
  2. ^ Mount Saru, topographical map of the Geological Survey Institute, last access 4 June 2008
  3. ^ Northern Road Navi, last access 4 June 2008
  4. ^ Mount Saru, topographical map of the Geological Survey Institute, last access 4 June 2008
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