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Tsuetsuki-tōge Pass Climb on the Akiha Kaidō (杖突峠 Climb)

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Tsuetsuki-tōge Pass Climb on the Akiha Kaidō (杖突峠 Climb)

Name: Tsuetsuki-tōge Pass Climb on the Akiha Kaidō (杖突峠 Climb)
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Best Road Cycling Rides to Tsuetsuki-tōge Pass Climb on the Akiha Kaidō (杖突峠 Climb)

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1. Base of Kiotoshi-zaka – Suwa Taisha Upper Shrine loop from 茅野

51.4km

03:09

1,200m

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

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2. Torii Gate No. 5, Suwa Taisha – Suwa Taisha Upper Shrine loop from 伊那松島

54.5km

03:21

1,270m

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

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3. 杖突峠 loop from 上諏訪

49.3km

03:01

1,160m

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

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Daniel Kremers

January 8, 2025

Riding National Route 152 up to Tsuetsuki-tōge (1,247 m) is the longest and hardest climb on the Akiha Kodō pilgrimage route. On a winding two-lane stretch of 6 kilometers, you must gain 390 meters in elevation. One kilometer before the pass there is a rest stop (Tōge-no-chaya) with a café, a soba noodle restaurant, and a stunning view of the Suwa basin. On some days there is considerable motorized traffic. Cars and trucks will be over taking you fast, so this climb is not for the faint of heart.

ALZ Sigmaringen

July 20, 2025

The Tsuetsuki Pass (Japanese: 杖突峠, Tsuetsuki-tōge) is a mountain pass in Japan, located in Nagano Prefecture. The pass is known for its scenic beauty and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.

The Tsuetsuki Pass has an elevation of approximately 1,247 meters above sea level. It is a popular destination for hikers and cyclists who want to experience the beauty of Japanese nature.

Approaching the pass from the south, it is approximately 9 kilometers long with an average gradient of 4%, but a maximum gradient of 12%.

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Distance 5.65 km

Uphill 370 m

Downhill 0 m

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Tsuetsuki-tōge Pass Climb on the Akiha Kaidō (杖突峠 Climb)

1. Base of Kiotoshi-zaka – Suwa Taisha Upper Shrine loop from 茅野

2. Torii Gate No. 5, Suwa Taisha – Suwa Taisha Upper Shrine loop from 伊那松島

3. 杖突峠 loop from 上諏訪

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