The number of curves of the Tsugaru Iwaki Skyline (Hirosaki Tokiwano, TEL 0172-83-2314) is currently a hot topic on the Internet.

Tsugaru Iwaki Skyline is a toll motorway located southwest of Mt. Iwaki. You can climb up to the 8th station (1247 meters) of Mt. Iwaki, and the total length is 9.8 km with 69 curves. In recent years, bicycle climbing and climbing hill climbing events have been held.

The reason why it became a hot topic was that the Twitter account "@Plakad1ryuta" tweeted on June 2 that the picture taken from the 8th station together with the map image of Tsugaru Iwaki Skyline "Abnormal condition just seen on the map" From that. There were more than 9,000 retweets, and there was a reaction of collecting more than 11,000 likes.

According to Hiroshi Umehara of Tsugaru Iwaki Skyline, there are more curves than Irohazaka in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture, and there are inquiries not only from Japan but also from overseas. The background of the road, which opened in 1965 (Showa 40), is that "there was a case that the Sansō pilgrimage religion designated as an important intangible folk cultural property was left in posterity."

The "Oyama-Sansai" held at Tsugaru Iwakiyama is a prayer for "Gokusai-hochi" and "Safety of the wife" on August 1 of the lunar calendar, and after worshiping the Iwakiyama Shrine (Hirosaki City, Hyakusawa City), aim for the summit. Mountain belief that you climb the mountain.

In June 1962 (Showa 37), a road maintenance plan emerged to make it easier for ordinary people to climb. "In consideration of safety and the natural environment, we cut down a minimum of forests in the construction, and as a result, there were 69 curves. There were plans for a ropeway in the past, but we could not destroy the ecosystem. I have done it," says Umehara.

Mr. Umehara said, "I'm surprised to see more attention on the Internet. In addition to the highlights of the season such as fresh green in spring and autumn leaves in autumn, recently the business hours have been extended and there are also highlights such as the starry sky and sunset from the 8th station. Yes, I want you to come visit this season."

Business hours are 8:00 to 17:00. Last entry is at 16:00. Business hours will be extended from July to September. The toll is 1,000 yen for motorcycles, 1,500 yen for light vehicles, and 1,800 yen for small and regular vehicles.