Matsuhime Pass

Matsuhime Pass (1,250 m) is a mountain pass in between Otsuki and Kosuge(Yamanashi Prefecture/Japan).

Mt.Fuji
Matsuhime Tunnel
took photo on 23 November 2014
Matsuhime Pass
松姫峠
Matsuhime Pass
Elevation1,250 m (4,101 ft)[1]
Traversed byJapan National Route 139
LocationKosuge/Kitatsuru and Otsuki, Yamanashi, Japan
RangeOkuchichibu Mountains
Coordinates35°43′39″N 138°57′00″E
Matsuhime Pass
Matsuhime Pass

Outline

The mountain pass is named as Matsuhime Tōge, because Matsuhime who is a daughter of Shingen Takeda passed through the mountain pass when she got away from an army of Nobunaga Oda in the Sengoku period.[2]。

At present, Japan National Route 139(old road) is passed through the mountain pass. The old road has been narrow (one lane going each way) and winding, because the area is a steep topo. But, Matsuhime Tunnel (3066m) which belongs to Matsuhime Bypass (3800m) opened in 2014.[3][4]

Furthermore, as opened the Matsuhime Bypass (3800m) in 2014, the old road was closed due to construction in between March and September on 2015. And, the old road was possible until 2019. But the old road has been closed due to dangerous since 2019.[5] From the above reason, the mountain pass is approached by cars from Kosuge, Yamanashi.[6]

Surrounding area

Transportation

Access to the mountain pass, is only a bus route. Matsuhime Busstop

No Via Destination Company Note
Uenohara Line Kosuge no Yu, Tsuru Pass Uenohara Station Fujikyu Bus Runs only on holidays between April and November.

References
  1. Matsuhime Pass
  2. Website in Yamanashi
  3. Matsuhime Tunnel（Yamanashi Tobu Kensetsu Home Page）
  4. plan of construct
  5. partly suspension of traffic
  6. about suspension of traffic canceled
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