The (lit. New Hakone Road) is a 2-laned

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. It is owned and managed by

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Overview

Officially the road is designated as a bypass for National Route 1. It is also classified as a road for and access is controlled with interchanges in a similar manner to national expressways in Japan. However unlike most other roads operated by Central Nippon Expressway Company, the Hakone Shindō is not designed for high speeds due to the steep gradient and sharp turns. The road originates in the town of Hakone and follows a westerly course, ascending into mountainous areas. The road terminates at

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, where the road meets the old Tōkaidō Highway and which serves as the boundary separating Kanagawa and

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Prefectures. Beyond Hakone Pass National Route 1 descends from the mountains into the city of

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to the west. Tolls are collected at a toll plaza near the eastern terminus. The toll for a regular passenger car is 250

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. Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) is accepted for payment, however no discount programs are in effect. Since there are no toll collection points between Hakonetōge Interchange and Ashinoko-Taikan Interchange this section of the road is effectively free.

List of interchanges and features

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Central Nippon Expressway Company
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Overview

List of interchanges and features

See also

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