中島本線料金所, Tollbooth on Nakajima Main Line, Osaka Prefecture, Japan.
The Nakajima Main Line tollbooth is a toll collection station on one of Japan's key expressway routes in Osaka Prefecture. The facility processes vehicle payments and manages traffic passing through this section of the expressway network.
This tollbooth emerged as part of Japan's toll road expansion during the post-war economic growth period. The station is part of a nationwide network built to accommodate the country's rapidly increasing transportation demands.
Japanese toll stations reflect the nation's emphasis on automated systems, incorporating electronic toll collection technology alongside traditional payment methods.
Drivers can pay at this station using cash in Japanese yen, credit cards, or the ETC system, which requires an electronic device in the vehicle. The station is easily accessible from the expressway and visitors should expect longer waits during peak traffic times.
The tollbooth operates with precision timing systems, allowing vehicles with ETC devices to pass through dedicated gates at exactly 20 kilometers per hour.
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