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Chubu — Expressways & Toll Roads

Central Japan's expressway hub connecting Nagoya to the Japan Alps and Sea of Japan

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About Chubu Expressways

Central Japan's expressway hub connecting Nagoya to the Japan Alps and Sea of Japan

The Chubu region, located in central Honshu, is dominated by Nagoya - Japan's third-largest metropolitan area and a major manufacturing hub. The region includes the Japanese Alps, historic Takayama, the sacred Ise Shrine, and serves as a crucial transportation corridor connecting Tokyo and Osaka.

26

Expressways

9

Prefectures

66,777

km² Area

21M

Population

Major Chubu Expressways

Tomei Expressway (東名高速)

The original Tokyo-Nagoya expressway, connecting the two major metropolitan areas via Shizuoka.

Shin-Tomei Expressway (新東名高速)

The newer, faster parallel route to Tomei with 120 km/h speed limits on some sections.

Meishin Expressway (名神高速)

Historic expressway connecting Nagoya to Osaka/Kobe - Japan's first intercity expressway (1963).

Nagoya Expressway (名古屋高速)

Urban expressway network with 16 routes serving the Nagoya metropolitan area.

🏛️ Consulates in Chubu Region

Nagoya hosts several foreign consulates serving the Chubu region. Below are the nearest expressway interchanges.

🇺🇸 U.S. Consulate Nagoya

Sakae 2-chome, Naka-ku, Nagoya

📍 Nearest Toll Exits:

  • • Nagoya Expressway: Nishiki-bashi Exit (5 min)
  • • Nagoya Expressway: Higashishinhori Exit (10 min)

🏛️ Other Consulates (Nagoya)

Korean, Chinese, Brazilian, and other consulates in central Nagoya

📍 Nearest Toll Exits:

  • • Nagoya Expressway: Marunouchi Exit (central area)
  • • Meishin Expressway: Nagoya IC (20 min to center)

Note: The Chubu region does not have permanent U.S. military bases. However, the region serves as a transit corridor for personnel traveling between Kanto and Kansai/Kyushu bases.

All Chubu Toll Roads

1Chou Expressway
2Chubu-Jukan Expressway
3Chubu-Odan Expressway
4Higashi-Meihan Expressway
5Hokuriku Expressway
6Ise Expressway
7Isewangan Expressway
8Joshin-Etsu Expressway
9Kan-Etsu Expressway
10Kisei Expressway
11Meishin Expressway
12Mei-Nikan Expressway

Key Routes & Highlights

  • ✓Nagoya Urban Expressway
  • ✓Ise Shrine Access
  • ✓Japan Alps Routes
  • ✓Toyota City Area
  • ✓Access to Takayama and historic Shirakawa-go (UNESCO World Heritage)
  • ✓Scenic Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route connections

Major Cities Connected

NagoyaNiigataNaganoShizuokaKanazawaTakayamaIse

Chubu Driving Tips

🚗 Shin-Tomei vs Tomei

Shin-Tomei is faster (120 km/h limit) but Tomei has more service areas and exits.

⛩️ Ise Shrine

Use Ise Expressway for direct access. Very crowded during New Year and Golden Week.

🏔️ Alpine Routes

Mountain expressways may close in winter. Check conditions before traveling to Takayama.

📱 ETC Benefits

Significant night discounts available on most Chubu expressways.

Roadway Alerts & Notices

Chubu
Chubu
Jul 22

Fast Travel 'Aichi/Nagoya Fun Tour! Drive Plan with Aichi/Nagoya Sightseeing Passport' Starts July 29

A new drive plan featuring a sightseeing passport for Aichi and Nagoya will begin.

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Chubu
Jul 17

Traffic Congestion Forecast for Obon Period on Expressways (Hokuriku Version)

Drivers should prepare for up to 10 km of congestion on the E8 Hokuriku Expressway.

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CRITICALChubu
Aug 6

E41 Tokai Hokuriku Expressway: Nighttime Closure from Hida Kiyomi IC to Oyabe Tonami JCT

Nighttime closures will be in effect from Hida Kiyomi IC to Oyabe Tonami JCT.

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CRITICALChubu
Aug 3

E8 Hokuriku Expressway: Nighttime Closure from Tsuruga IC to Kinomoto IC (Upward)

Drivers should plan for nighttime closures on the upward lane between Tsuruga IC and Kinomoto IC.

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