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 (295 ft). Snow is possible on the pass from October to May.[1] Japan National Route 38 crosses the pass between Minamifurano and Shintoku.

Karikachi Pass
狩勝峠
Elevation	644 m (2,113 ft)[1]
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

The name of the pass was derived from taking elements from both Ishikari Province as well as Tokachi Province. Its history can be traced back to the Edo period, when it was the first road to pass through the Hidaka Mountains.[2]

Left is Ishikari and right is Tokachi (July 2007)