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Shibu Pass – Highest Point of Japan National Road (2,172 m)

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Shibu Pass – Highest Point of Japan National Road (2,172 m)

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Shibu Pass – Highest Point of Japan National Road (2,172 m)

Name: Shibu Pass – Highest Point of Japan National Road (2,172 m)
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Best Road Cycling Rides to Shibu Pass – Highest Point of Japan National Road (2,172 m)

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

41.4km

02:45

1,250m

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

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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

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

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3. Roadbike loop from 湯田中

53.6km

03:52

1,670m

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

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ALZ Sigmaringen

July 26, 2025

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 ride to Shibu Pass offers breathtaking mountain scenery and a variety of natural attractions. The Shiga Kogen region is known for its volcanic activity and offers a unique landscape. Shibu Pass is a highlight for cyclists and a must-see for anyone looking for a challenge.

The views from Shibu Pass are breathtaking and offer views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.

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Cycling in Nagano

September 26, 2025

Amazing snow walls can be seen in the end of April and the beginning of May. One of the best hill climb routes in Nagano.

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Elevation 2,160 m

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Thursday 20 November

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-1°C

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Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Shibu Pass – Highest Point of Japan National Road (2,172 m)

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

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

3. Roadbike loop from 湯田中

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