Yamanakagoe (Otsu Side)

A short 4.08 km climb gaining about 288 m on Prefectural Route 30 from Otsu toward the pass between Lake Biwa and Kyoto. ## Overview This compact suburban climb rises from Otsu toward Yamanakagoe on public Route 30. It is useful for short training sessions, but riders must share narrow bends with local traffic. ## Climb analysis The segment is 4.08 km at an API average of 6.2%, with about 288 m of accumulated ascent. The sustained kilometre around km 2.23–3.23 is close to 9.9%. The API maximum of 25.8% is only a brief spike, not a continuous grade. ## Riding tips - Warm up before entering the climb. - Save energy for the final sustained kilometre. - Hold a predictable left-side line near homes and junctions. - Check snow and ice conditions in winter. - Descend carefully through blind, damp bends.