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Hida Tunnel

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The Hida Tunnel is an extensive road tunnel that carries the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway through the Hida Mountains in Gifu Prefecture, Japan. Measuring approximately 10.7 kilometers in length, the structure was completed in the late 1990s to provide a direct route through the mountainous region. It ranks among the longer road tunnels in the country, designed to facilitate safer travel during harsh winter weather. The route is primarily utilized by freight transport and passenger vehicles crossing central Honshu.

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How long is the Hida Tunnel on the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway?

The Hida Tunnel is approximately 10.7 kilometers long, making it one of the longest road tunnels in Japan. It carries the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway through the Hida Mountain range in Gifu Prefecture as part of the route connecting the Nagoya region to the Sea of Japan coast.

Where in Japan is the Hida Tunnel located?

The tunnel is located in Gifu Prefecture in central Japan, passing through the Hida Mountains, which form the northernmost of the three ranges comprising the Japanese Alps. The expressway connects the Pacific coast side of Honshu to the Hokuriku region along the Sea of Japan.

When was the Hida Tunnel completed?

The tunnel was completed in the late 1990s as part of the ongoing construction of the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway. The expressway project was a major infrastructure undertaking designed to improve east-west connectivity across the mountainous interior of central Honshu.

Does the Hida Tunnel charge a toll?

The Hida Tunnel is part of Japan's expressway network, which is generally tolled, with fees calculated based on distance traveled. Drivers using the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway pay at toll booths or via ETC (Electronic Toll Collection) systems installed in most Japanese vehicles.

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