Nozuka Pass (野塚峠, Nozuka-totsuge) is a mountain pass in the south-end of the Hidaka Mountains of Hokkaidō, Japan. The pass is at 1,230 metres (4,035 ft),[2] but Japan National Route 236 uses the Nozuka Tunnel (野塚トネル, Nozuka-toneru), which passes 645 metres (2,116 ft) below the pass. The pass is 21.4 kilometres (13.3 mi) long. The road is 5.5 metres (18 ft) wide with a maximum grade of 6%. The minimum curve radius is 70 metres (230 ft). Snow is possible on the pass from October to April.[3] Japan National Route 236 crosses the pass between Hiroo and Urakawa.[4]

Nozuka Pass
野塚峠
Elevation585 m (1,919 ft)[1]
Traversed byJapan National Route 236
LocationJapan
RangeHidaka Mountains
Coordinates42°19′49″N 143°2′17″E / 42.33028°N 143.03806°E / 42.33028; 143.03806
Topo mapGeographical Survey Institute
25000:1 トヨニ岳
25000:1 楽古岳
50000:1 楽古岳
50000:1 上豊似

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  1. ^ Northern Road Navi, last access 4 June 2008
  2. ^ topographical map of the Geographical Survey Institute, last access 4 June 2008.
  3. ^ Northern Road Navi, last access 4 June 2008
  4. ^ topographical map of the Geographical Survey Institute, last access 4 June 2008