4K Drive on Chuo EXPWY & R152 | Sasago to Ina, Japan

4K Drive on Chuo EXPWY & R152 | Sasago to Ina, Japan

The Chuo Expressway runs through the inland of central Japan and connects Tokyo and Nagoya.
Its highest point reaches 1,015 m high, the highest point in the Japanese expressway system.
The drive begins at the exit of the Sasago Tunnel, descends to Kofu Basin, and then ascends to the highest point near Suwa Minami IC.
We get off the expressway at Suwa IC and on Route 152 and 361 to Ina City.

I drove further to Senryuso after getting to Ina City, but unfortunately, the data between Ina and Senryuso was corrupted, which I intended to use for another video.
Senryuso has a parking and bus stop to Kitazawa Pass, the trailhead to Mt. Kaikomagatake and Mt. Senjogatake.
The road between Senryuso and Kitazawa Pass is only accessible by public buses.
Google Maps route: https://maps.app.goo.gl/3A7EY2XX9MoCdU796

00:00 Sasago Tunnel to Futaba JCT
24:27 Futaba JCT to Chuo EXPWY Highest point
49:55 Chuo EXPWY Highest point to Suwa IC
58:59 Suwa IC to Takato Cho
1:36:42 Takato Cho to Central Ina City
1:51:26 Bus to Kitazawa Pass

Date: Jul 30 – Aug 1, 2024
Camera: GH6 + HSA12035 & iPhone 15 PROMAX
Music: Swans In Flight – Asher Fulero from YouTube Audio Library