Kagoshima toll gate

Kagoshima toll gate is a checkpoint on the Kyushu Expressway where traffic enters or exits the prefecture and drivers settle their passage fees. The facility has multiple lanes handling cars, buses, and trucks with electronic and manual payment options.

The toll gate was built in the 1960s as part of Japan's expansion of expressway infrastructure across Kyushu island. It marked a turning point in connecting Kagoshima to the broader national road network.

The toll gate represents Japanese efficiency in transportation systems, featuring bilingual signage and advanced electronic payment methods that reflect modern infrastructure standards.

Drivers should allow extra time during peak hours when queues can build up at the lanes. Electronic payment systems speed up passage considerably compared to manual toll booths.

The toll gate functions as a primary entry point to Kagoshima Prefecture, positioned strategically between Satsuma-Yoshida interchange and Kagoshima-kita interchange.

Location: Kawakami-chō

Part of: Kyushu Expressway

GPS coordinates: 31.65893,130.55281

Latest update: December 12, 2025 08:01