Yabuki toll gate, Tollbooth in Yabuki, Nishishirakawa district, Japan
Yabuki toll gate is a collection point on the Abukuma Kōgen Road in Fukushima Prefecture. The facility operates with both automated payment lanes and staffed windows to handle traffic from both directions throughout the day.
The gate was established to support maintenance of the regional road network in Fukushima. Over time, the facility added electronic payment systems to meet modern traffic demands and improve traffic flow efficiency.
The toll gate represents Japan's systematic approach to road maintenance, incorporating both traditional payment methods and electronic toll collection systems.
Drivers can pay tolls using Japanese yen, credit cards, or the Electronic Toll Collection system. The passage is quick if you are prepared in advance, and staff at the windows can help with questions.
The gate functions as a primary revenue collection point between the Yabuki-chuo and Tamagawa interchanges, supporting the maintenance of the Abukuma Kōgen Road network.
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