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Highest Point on a National Road in Japan

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Best Road Cycling Rides to Highest Point on a National Road in Japan

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1. Yubatake Hot Spring, Kusatsu – Viewing Platform Shelter loop from Kusatsu

41.4km

02:46

1,250m

Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Easy Road Ride

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.

Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

Intermediate Road Ride

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.

Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

Expert Road Ride

More than 5 hours or 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.

You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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2. Viewing Platform Shelter – Yubatake Hot Spring, Kusatsu loop from 長野原草津口

69.7km

04:45

1,970m

Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Easy Road Ride

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.

Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

Intermediate Road Ride

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.

Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

Expert Road Ride

More than 5 hours or 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.

You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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3. Roadbike loop from 湯田中

53.6km

03:52

1,680m

Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Easy Road Ride

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.

Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

Intermediate Road Ride

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.

Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

Expert Road Ride

More than 5 hours or 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.

You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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May 16, 2023

Altitude 2172 meters

Japan National Highway Highest Point

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