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Highest Point of Japan National Road
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🇩🇪 Eddy
September 27, 2022
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This is the top of the Shiga Kogen.
It's the highest national (public) road of Japan, at an elevation of 2.172m.
It's the highest national (public) road of Japan, at an elevation of 2.172m.
ALZ Sigmaringen
July 26, 2025
Road cycling
Shibu Pass is a well-known mountain pass in Japan, located at an elevation of 2,172 meters and representing the highest point of any national highway in Japan. National Highway 292, which runs through the Shiga Kogen region, offers cyclists a challenge and breathtaking views.
The climb from Kusatsu to Shibu Pass is approximately 20 km long and offers an average gradient of 5-6%. The maximum gradient is 11%, making the ride even more challenging. The road is paved and provides a good surface for cycling. The gradients are challenging, but the views are breathtaking.
The climb from Kusatsu to Shibu Pass is approximately 20 km long and offers an average gradient of 5-6%. The maximum gradient is 11%, making the ride even more challenging. The road is paved and provides a good surface for cycling. The gradients are challenging, but the views are breathtaking.
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•Cycling in Nagano
September 26, 2025
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