Mountain pass in Japan
| Hidaka Pass | |
|---|---|
| 日高峠 | |
| Elevation | 495 m (1,624 ft) |
| 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°E / 42.91222; 142.44694 |
| 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. Japan National Route 237 crosses the pass between Hidaka and Shimukappu.
References
- ^ Northern Road Navi, last access 4 June 2008
- Hidaka topographical map Archived 9 February 2012 at the Wayback Machine of the Geographical Survey Institute, last access 4 June 2008
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