| Nozuka Pass | |
|---|---|
| 野塚峠 | |
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| Elevation | 585 m (1,919 ft) |
| Traversed by | Japan National Route 236 |
| Location | Japan |
| Range | Hidaka Mountains |
| Coordinates | 42°19′49″N 143°2′17″E / 42.33028°N 143.03806°E / 42.33028; 143.03806 |
| Topo map | Geographical Survey Institute 25000:1 トヨニ岳 25000:1 楽古岳 50000:1 楽古岳 50000:1 上豊似 |
Nozuka Pass (野塚峠, Nozuka-totsuge) is a mountain pass in the south-end of the Hidaka Mountains of Hokkaidō, Japan. The pass is at 1,230 metres (4,035 ft), but Japan National Route 236 uses the Nozuka Tunnel (野塚トネル, Nozuka-toneru), which passes 645 metres (2,116 ft) below the pass. The pass is 21.4 kilometres (13.3 mi) long. The road is 5.5 metres (18 ft) wide with a maximum grade of 6%. The minimum curve radius is 70 metres (230 ft). Snow is possible on the pass from October to April. Japan National Route 236 crosses the pass between Hiroo and Urakawa.
See also
References
- Northern Road Navi, last access 4 June 2008
- topographical map of the Geographical Survey Institute, last access 4 June 2008.
- Northern Road Navi, last access 4 June 2008
- topographical map of the Geographical Survey Institute, last access 4 June 2008
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