About the Circuit
Yabitsu Pass is a mountain pass at 761 meters above sea level in Hadano, Kanagawa. It's the territory of Team 246, known for its lanes that suddenly merge and its technical curves. The team's name comes from the nearby National Route 246.
Track Layout
Real name: Yabitsu Touge (ヤビツ峠)
Technical Specifications
Length
18.6 km
Elevation
761 meters
Corners
Numerous technical curves with merged lanes
Surface
Mountain asphalt in good condition
Difficulty
High
Type
Technical mountain climb/descent
History
Yabitsu is one of the most popular mountain passes in the Tokyo area. Team 246 chose this pass as their territory, taking their name from the nearby National Route 246. The pass is famous among cyclists and touge enthusiasts for its challenging technical curves.
Key Points of the Route
Hadano Entrance - Start of the climb
The First Merge - Lanes merging into one
The Blind Curves - Mid technical section
The Viewpoint - Panoramic view of Kanagawa
The Summit - Highest point at 761m
Skills to Master
Team 246 Drivers
Satoshi Ōmiya
Líder del Equipo
Vehicle
Mazda Roadster RS
140 CV
Kobayakawa
Piloto de Potencia
Vehicle
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII
280 CV
Circuit Dangers
Suddenly merging lanes
Cyclists on the road
Blind curves with low visibility
Tourist traffic on weekends
Changing conditions by altitude
Trivia
- It's one of the most popular passes for cyclists in Tokyo
- The name 'Team 246' comes from the nearby National Route 246
- Project D battle: Keisuke Takahashi and Takumi Fujiwara vs Satoshi Omiya and Kobayakawa
- 'YABITSU' is a romanization of the Japanese, sometimes spelled 'YABITU'
- Has multiple points where two lanes merge into one
- Remains a popular destination for touge enthusiasts