検索ボックス

Pass Spots in Japan

Area

  • Kuragari Pass
    Travel / Tourism
    Nara Prefecture Ikoma-shi, Osaka-fu Higashi Osaka-shi
    This mountain pass, a Nara Prefecture Landscape Heritage, has long been known as the road taken from Osaka to Nara or to Ise Grand Shrine by people on pilgrimages. The path is lined with stone monuments and still has its original cobbled road surface. It is also famous for the poetry written by Matsuo Basho while he walked there. The name Kuragari (darkness) comes from how dimly lit the path is even during the day due to the shade of thick tree coverage.
    Kuragari Pass image
  • Shibu Pass
    Travel / Tourism
    Yamanouchi cho, Shimokitai-gun, Nagano Prefecture
    The Shibu Pass, spanning between Nagano and Gunma Prefectures boasts a stone marker indicating the highest peak over which a national highway travels; National Route 292 running between Mt. Yokote and Mt. Shirane. The view from the peak can take your breath away. It overlooks the extensive Yoshigadaira Marshlands in which the luscious green of the trees and the wetlands intermingle. At dawn, the sea of clouds, softly glowing from the rays of the sun is a glorious sight to see.
    Shibu Pass image
  • Satta Pass
    Travel / Tourism
    Shizuoka Pref. Shizuokashi Shimizu-ku Yui Nishikurasawa
    This mountain pass in Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City is located in foothills that jut out into Suruga Bay. It connects Yui-shuku and Okitsu-shuku, the 16th and 17th stations of the 53 stations of the Tokaido Road. The Tokaido Main Line, National Route 1, and the Tomei Expressway overlap at the base of the pass with Mt. Fuji in the background, making the pass a popular spot for taking pictures. Although steep and narrow, there is a promenade lined with mandarin orange orchards that connects Okitsu Station and Yui Station.
    Satta Pass image
  • Mikuni Pass
    Travel / Tourism
    Yamanakako village Minamitsuru gun Yamanashi prefecture
    This mountain passes straddling the three prefectures of Tokyo, Kanagawa, and Yamanashi features views of Mt. Fuji and Lake Yamanaka below near the bottom of the pass. The panoramic observatory located halfway up the pass is famous as a spot for catching a Diamond Fuji on film. These attractions have made it a popular place for a drive.
    Mikuni Pass image
  • Nijumagari Pass
    rating-image
    4.0
    11 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Yamanashi Pref. Minamitsurugunoshinomura Uchino
    This 1,150-meter-high pass is in Oshino Village, Minamitsuru County, Yamanashi Prefecture. The elevated deck offers a view of Mt. Fuji. It's also a popular place for fall foliage, with visitors enjoying the contrast of the leaves against Mt. Fuji. It's not only popular for walking, the well maintained forest roads are great for driving.

    真冬に訪れたが、晴れた日は暖かく、富士山と南アルプスのコラボレーションが一望できます。山梨県から見る平原と富士山がとてもキレイです。

    Nijumagari Pass image
  • Daibosatsu Pass
    Travel / Tourism
    Koshu city, Yamanashi prefecture
    This mountain pass up Mt. Daibosatsurei, counted among one of Japan's 100 best mountains, is located at an altitude of around 1,900 meters. Said to be the toughest part of the old Ome Kaido Road, the pass became a household name as the setting of a Kaizan Nakazato's novel. The ridge of Mt. Daibosatsurei offers views of Mt. Fuji, the Southern Alps, and the Yatsugatake Mountains. It also features a rich variety of alpine plans, making it a popular place for hiking.
    Daibosatsu Pass image
  • Ashigara Pass
    Travel / Tourism
    Kanagawa Prefecture Minamiashigara City, Shizuoka Prefecture Sunto-gun Oyama Town
    This pass is near the prefectural border of Minami Ashigara City and Oyama Town, Sunto County, Shizuoka. Nearby is the Ashigara Castle ruin, the site of Ashikaga Takauji army's headquarters for the Takenoshita Battle, and one can get a splendid view of Mt. Fuji. Here, there are year-round hikers enjoying the Ashigara Pass and Mt. Kintoki hiking courses. The view from the pass is one of Kanagawa's top 50 Scenic Sights.
    Ashigara Pass image
  • Hakoishi Pass
    Travel / Tourism
    Kumamoto Aso-shi
    This pass is situated along National Route 265 on the way from Ichinomiya Town to Takamori Town. Here visitors can enjoy a variety-rich winding road while taking in views of the grassy plains of Aso on either side. The sight of the dynamic road passing in front of Mt. Neko, one of the five peaks of Mt. Aso, is reminiscent of the Great Wall of China. The scenery which sprawls away into the distance at the top of the winding pass is famous amongst motorcycle riders and amateur photographers. The pass was awarded a Special Prize by the Kumamoto Kando Project, a project which seeks to discover new Kumamoto sightseeing destinations for a new age.
    Hakoishi Pass image
  • Yanagisawa Pass
    Travel / Tourism
    Koshu city, Yamanashi prefecture
    This mountain pass located at an altitude of 1,472 meters is popular for its amazing views. The pass, the highest on National Route 144, is a great place from which to take pictures of the beautiful Mt. Fuji or the Mountains of Okutama. The nearby Yanagisawa Pass Tea House is famous for serving tea made with the area's great water and its views of Mt. Fuji.
    Yanagisawa Pass image
  • Shomaru Pass
    Travel / Tourism
    Hanno city, Saitama Prefecture
    This 636-meter mountain pass is crossed by the former National Route 299 connecting Saitama Prefecture's Hanno City and Yokoze-machi in Chichibu County. The view from the top takes in the mountains of the Oku Chichibu area. There is a tea house and a restaurant where you can dine on their Genghis Khan, a local specialty of mutton and vegetables. There is lots to see during the travel season, such as cherry blossoms in spring and colorful autumn leaves. The nearby hiking trails are also highly popular. The pass is also sacred ground for fans of a famous road racing manga. The road is narrow and rough in areas with lots of tight curves. However the scenery is nice so it makes a great drive.
    Shomaru Pass image
  • Makinoto Pass
    Travel / Tourism
    Oita Pref. Kusugunkokonoemachi Yutsubo
    This ridge lies at an altitude of 1,333 meters, located on the highest point of the Yamanami highway. A starting point for trails up Mt. Kuju and Mt. Kuroiwa, there is also a convenient parking area, shop and restroom. In early summer, the pink blooms of rhododendron kiusianum are truly beautiful.
    Makinoto Pass image
  • Usui Pass
    Travel / Tourism
    Gunma Pref. Annakashi Matsuidamachisakamoto
    The Usui Pass, on the border of Gunma and Nagano prefectures, at elevation 960 meters, was considered an essential pass connecting Kanto area with the Shinano and Hokuriku areas. At its peak, on the border, are located the Kumanokoutai-jinja Shrine and Miharashidai lookout known as an excellent Sunset Point. In recent years, it has become popular as a tourist area with the Usui Pass Railway Culture Park, the Abt Walking Path, the Lake Usui, and the Megane Bridge across the Usui River, all nearby.
  • Shiretoko Pass
    Travel / Tourism
    Hokkaido Menashigunrausuchou
    Situated on the ridge line of the Shiretoko Mountain Range, Shiretoko Pass is the highest point on the Shiretoko Highway that links Utoro on National Highway 334 with the town of Rausu. With an elevation of 738 meters above sea level, the Pass offers marvelous views of pristine forests of Mongolian Oak trees directly below, Mt. Rausu to the north, and Kunashir Island to the east. One special feature of Shiretoko Pass is that patches of white snow can be seen even in late July. In winter, the Highway is closed to traffic, so please check before your trip.
    Shiretoko Pass image
  • Bungui Pass
    Travel / Tourism
    Nagano Pref. Shimoinagunoshikamura Kashio
    "A pass situated along the Akiha Kaido road in Haseichinose, Ina City. Located directly over the Median Tectonic Line, a large fault zone, the area is said to be a strong mystical ""power spot"" with a zero magnetic field. On weekends and holidays, the area sees many visitors, and accordingly traffic is restricted on nearby roads, requiring visitors to make use of a shuttlebus to reach it."
    Bungui Pass image
  • Unzen Nita Pass
    Travel / Tourism
    Nagasaki Pref. Unzenshi Obamachounzen 551
    "This pass is located at the center of the Shimabara Peninsula. A ropeway station near the parking lot of the Daiichi Lookout connects to the summit of Mt. Myokendake. You can get a great view of the broadleaf forest covering Mt. Fugendake, and when conditions are right between autumn and winter, you can see the Ariake Sea and Amakusa Islands poking through a sea of clouds. The seasonal views are splendid. In spring a variety of azaleas come into bloom, and in fall the maples and other trees so beautifully color the mountain that the area has been designated a National Natural Monument. In winter you might see the fantastic spectacle of hoarfrost covering the landscape known as ""hanaboro."" "
    Unzen Nita Pass image
  • Bihoro Pass
    Travel / Tourism
    Hokkaido Abashirigumbihorochou Furume
    Bihoro Pass is located on National Highway 243, on the boundary between Teshikaga and Bihoro, at an elevation of 525 meters above sea level. From the Pass, Lake Kussharo and Nakajima Island, which appears to float in the middle of the Lake, can be seen down below, and there are also impressive views of the nearby mountains, including Mt. Mashu (Mt. Kamui) and Mt. Shari. The famous 1953 movie “Kimi no Na Wa” (“What is Your Name?”) used the Pass for location shooting.
    Bihoro Pass image
  • Kenashi Pass
    Travel / Tourism
    Takayama village in Kamikitai-gun, Nagano Prefecture
    "A pass situated along Prefectural Route 112 in Takayama Village, Kamitakai County. The pass is also the starting points of routes leading up Mt. Hafu and Mt. Omeshi. ""Kenashi"" literally means ""no hair,"" and as its name implies, no tall trees grow in the area; however, lingonberries, black crowberries, and other short evergreen shrubs do grow in abundance here, adding large splashes of green color to the scenery."
    Kenashi Pass image
  • Otome Pass
    Travel / Tourism
    Shizuoka prefecture Gotemba city/Kanagawa prefecture Ashigarashimo gun Hakone cho
    Renown for the exquisite views of Mt. Fuji, this pass is located on the peaks surrounding Hakone, in Hakone Town, Ashigarashimo County, Kanagawa. Many visitors hike from Otome Pass to Mt. Kintoki to enjoy the 360 degree panoramic views along the way. There is an Otome Bell at the Otome Tunnel near the hiking path, which couples often ring while making a romantic wish.
    Otome Pass image
  • Kanmuriyama Pass
    Travel / Tourism
    Gifu prefecture Ii-gun Ibigawa-cho
    A pass located on the border between Gifu Prefecture and Fukui Prefecture on the Mt. Kanmuriyama Line forest road. Situated 1,050 meters above sea level, vehicle traffic is allowed on the pass road. There is a parking area long the pass and many mountain climbers start their ascent of Mt. Kanmuri from here. There is also a stone monument along the pass inscribed with the pass’ name in Japanese which commemorates the opening of the road, as well as a stone monument marking the border between Fukui and Gifu. As the pass becomes dangerous under snowfall, traffic along the pass is closed in winter. Currently, a tunnel is being constructed directly under the pass.
    Kanmuriyama Pass image
  • Nagao Pass
    Travel / Tourism
    Kanagawa prefecture Ashigarashimo-gun Hakone cho, Shizuoka prefecture Gotemba city
    At 911 meters high, the Nagao pass lies between Hakone Town, Ashigarashimo County and Gotenba City, Shizuoka. Veering off from the Shizuoka side of the tunnel, the Hakone Skyline drive continues across the surrounding peaks. In addition to the view of Mt. Fuji, in the autumn one can enjoy the view of pampas grass undulating like waves. There is a parking area at the entrance to the skyline, from where one can take hiking trails to the surrounding peaks.
Travel / Tourism Nature Pass Pass

Search for Travel Information from Photographs

banner_photo

Search by Region

Browse Interests