Yao toll gate, Toll gate on Kinki Expressway in Yao, Japan
Yao toll gate is a checkpoint on the Kinki Expressway where vehicles pass through before continuing to different sections of the highway. It has multiple lanes equipped with both electronic payment systems and staffed booths to handle the constant flow of traffic.
This toll station opened in 1987 and became an important traffic control point connecting different expressway sections. It was built as part of the Kinki highway system to support road maintenance and traffic management infrastructure.
Japanese toll gates represent the nation's approach to road infrastructure funding, with users directly contributing to maintenance through systematic fee collection.
Drivers can pay using cash, credit cards, or electronic toll collection devices installed in their vehicles. Expect traffic congestion during peak hours as thousands of vehicles pass through this checkpoint daily.
The facility processes thousands of vehicles daily at coordinates 34.646856, 135.595731, connecting different sections of the Kinki region transportation network.
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