Ashigara Pass (足柄峠, Ashigara-tōge) is a mountain pass on the border of Kanagawa and Shizuoka Prefectures, near Mount Kintoki in Japan. The pass traverses the mountains at 759 metres (2,490 ft).[1]

Ashigara Pass
足柄峠
Mount Fuji view from Ashigara Pass
Elevation759 m (2,490 ft)
Traversed byKanagawa / Shizuoka Prefecturel Route 78
LocationMinami-ashigara, Oyama, Japan
RangeMount Kintoki
Coordinates35°19′10.8″N 139°0′43.7″E / 35.319667°N 139.012139°E / 35.319667; 139.012139
Topo mapGeographical Survey Institute
25000:1 関本

History

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The pass, located on the ancient Tōkaidō highway, was first described in the 8th century anthology Man'yōshū. This pass served as the border between Sagami and Suruga provinces, as well as the main entrance to the Kantō region in Japan. A checkpoint was built in 899, and castle was built in the 16th century, both of which are no longer standing.

Access

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ [1] Sekimoto topographical map of the Geographical Survey Institute
  2. ^ Bus stop timetable at Jizodo (in Japanese)
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