Karikachi Pass
Karikachi Pass (狩勝峠, Karikachi-tōge) is a mountain pass at the north end of the Hidaka Mountains of Hokkaidō, Japan. The pass traverses the mountains at 644 metres (2,113 ft) and is 21 kilometres (13.0 mi) long. The road is 5.5 metres (18.0 ft) wide with a maximum grade of 5.3%. The minimum curve radius is 90 metres (300 ft). Snow is possible on the pass from October to May. Japan National Route 38 crosses the pass between Minamifurano and Shintoku.
| Karikachi Pass | |
|---|---|
| 狩勝峠 | |
 Left is Ishikari and right is Tokachi (July 2007) | |
| Elevation | 644 m (2,113 ft) |
| Traversed by | Japan National Route 38 |
| Location | Japan |
| Range | Hidaka Mountains |
| Coordinates | 43°8′9.6″N 142°45′53.9″E |
| Topo map | Geographical Survey Institute 25000:1 狩勝峠 25000:1 落合 50000:1 夕張岳 |
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