Shuto Expressway
首都高速道路
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation1:52
Welcome to the Shuto Expressway, the intricate arterial network that pumps life through the heart of the Greater Tokyo Area. To the uninitiated, this may seem like a mere collection of concrete ramps and elevated roads, but to…
Listen in the app2The C1 Inner Circular Route — The Heart of the Labyrinth1:47
The C1 Inner Circular Route is the conceptual and physical center of the Shuto Expressway network. This loop, approximately 14 kilometers in length, encircles the most historic and administrative districts of Tokyo, including…
Listen in the app3Rainbow Bridge and the Daiba Route — Crossing the Bay1:44
Moving south from the city center, we encounter the Daiba Route and its most spectacular feature: the Rainbow Bridge. Completed in 1993, this suspension bridge is a masterpiece of modern bridge design, carrying not only the Shuto…
Listen in the app4Daikoku Parking Area — The Subculture Hub1:44
While most of the Shuto is a space of transit, the Daikoku Parking Area (PA) in Yokohama is a space of gathering. Located on a massive spiral junction on the Bayshore Route, Daikoku has become a global pilgrimage site for car…
Listen in the app5The Yamate Tunnel — Dive into the Subterranean1:45
In stark contrast to the elevated sections of the network, the Central Circular Route (C2) features the Yamate Tunnel, an underground marvel that stretches for 18.2 kilometers, making it the longest road tunnel in Japan and one…
Listen in the app6The Hakozaki Junction — Labyrinth of the Metropolis1:44
The Hakozaki Junction is perhaps the most visually and logistically complex node in the entire Shuto Expressway system. Often described as a concrete jungle or a labyrinth, it is a multi-level interchange where the C1 Inner…
Listen in the app7The Shuto’s Future — Undergrounding and Renewal1:52
As the Shuto Expressway enters its seventh decade, it is undergoing its most significant transformation since its inception. Many of the original elevated sections, built in haste for the 1964 Olympics, are nearing the end of…
Listen in the app8Closing1:37
As we conclude our exploration of the Shuto Expressway, it is clear that this network is far more than a logistical convenience. It is the defining architecture of modern Tokyo, a physical manifestation of the city's ability to…
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What is Shuto Expressway?
Shuto Expressway is a place with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Heritage |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 14 min 05 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 35.6608, 139.7376 |
| Last updated |
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