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Yokoteyama Sky Escalator loop from Jigokudani Monkey Park
03:50
44.9km
1,520m
Cycling
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: February 28, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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9.92 km
Entrance to Shiga Kogen – Joshinetsukogen National Park
Highlight • Natural Monument
Again, I suggest to approach from the west side.
Think spot is already over 1000m altitude, still going up …
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20.7 km
Yokoteyama Sky Escalator
Highlight • Monument
It's also the entrance to the Yokoteyama, having a ridiculous sky-escalator to the top.
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22.3 km
渋峠
Mountain Pass
23.0 km
Highest Point of Japan National Road
Highlight • Mountain Pass
It's the highest national (public) road of Japan, at an elevation of 2.172m.
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43.1 km
View of Yamanouchi and the Japanese Alps
Highlight • Viewpoint
In autumn you can have an exceptional view on the Japanese alps in autumn colors.
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44.9 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
43.2 km
1.51 km
184 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
23.4 km
21.5 km
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Elevation
Highest point (2,160 m)
Lowest point (780 m)
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