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紀伊山脈擁有三個意義非凡的精神聖地:熊野山、吉野山、大峰山和高野山。The Kii Mountain Range is home to three deeply important spiritual locations: Kumano, Yoshino and Omine, and Mt. Koya.

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The Kii Mountain Range is home to three deeply important spiritual locations: Kumano, Yoshino and Omine, and Mt. Koya. These three sites are connected by a verdant 300 km pilgrims' path.

日本的世界遺產
紀伊山脈擁有三個意義非凡的精神聖地:熊野山、吉野山、大峰山和高野山。這三個聖地由一條長達300公里的青翠朝聖之路連接。

日本高速公路收費公路沿線的路邊服務區諸多創新,關鍵民營化 (privatized),創新多:摩天輪 (全日本第3熱)、溫泉或遊樂園式景點,衛生間諸多創新;地方新鮮蔬菜魚類;羽生休閒娛樂場所,其設計風格類似江戶時代的村莊; 歷史劍槍。



In October 2005, the Japan Highway Public Corporation was privatized and separated into three expressway companies.
by HJ KIM2014Cited by 18 — speaking, privatization aims to improve management efficiencies, reduce govern ment's burden of providing financial support and budget subsidies to the public.

日本高速公路收費公路沿線約有900個路邊服務區提供便利設施,其中許多現已成為熱門的休閒勝地。我們將探討這些服務區的演變及其與當地社區的連結。

Service Areas
Japanology Plus
Around 900 roadside service areas provide amenities along Japan's expressway toll roads, and many are now popular leisure destinations. We examine their evolution and links with local communities.

Japan's four main island and Okinawa are covered by an expressway (高速道路, kōsokudōro) network of over 10,000 kilometers. Further routes are still under construction. Below is a map showing the major operational expressways.

Foreign visitors should encounter few problems using Japanese expressways, since all important signs are written in both Japanese and English. The speed limit for passenger cars is usually 80 or 100 km/h, except on one-lane expressways where the speed limit is 70 km/h.

Below is some vocabulary useful for using Japanese expressways:

  • Interchange (IC)
    In Japan, an interchange refers to an expressway entrance and exit, e.g. Tokyo IC.
  • Junction (JCT)
    Like in English, a junction refers to a place where multiple expressways meet.
  • Parking Area (PA)
    A parking area comes with toilets and one or more vending machines. Sometimes it also features a restaurant.
  • Service Area (SA)
    Generally larger than parking areas, service areas feature toilets, shops, restaurants and a gasoline stand.
AI 概覽
是的,路邊服務區(也稱為「服務區」(SA) 和「停車區」(PA))在日本高速公路收費公路沿線很常見,為旅客提供各種便利設施。這些區域旨在提供餐飲、衛生間、購物和其他服務的便利停靠點,有些甚至發展成為熱門的休閒場所。
再次上路:日本的休息站和路邊站…
以下是更詳細的介紹:
服務區 (SA):
這些設施規模較大,通常提供更廣泛的便利設施,包括餐廳、商店、加油站,有時甚至提供獨特的設施,例如摩天輪、溫泉或遊樂園式景點。
停車區 (PA):
這些設施通常規模較小,提供更基本的服務,例如衛生間、停車場和自動販賣機。
超越基本需求:
許多休閒娛樂場所和私人住宅不僅提供生活必需品,還提供獨特的體驗,例如:
主題區:一些休閒娛樂場所的設計以歷史或文化為主題,例如,根據Stripes Japan報道,位於東北高速公路上的羽生休閒娛樂場所,其設計風格類似江戶時代的村莊。
美景:根據Stripes Japan報道,位於東京灣人工島上的海螢私人住宅,可欣賞東京天際線及週邊地區的壯麗全景。
娛樂:有些休閒娛樂場所設有遊樂場、健行小徑,甚至溫泉,本身就是一個目的地。



AI Overview
Yes, roadside service areas, known as "Service Areas" (SA) and "Parking Areas" (PA), are common features along Japan's expressway toll roads, providing a range of amenities for travelers. These areas are designed to offer convenient stops for food, restrooms, shopping, and other services, and some have even evolved into popular leisure destinations. 
On the Road Again: Japan's Rest Stops and Roadside Stations ...
Here's a more detailed look:
  • Service Areas (SA):
    These are larger facilities that typically offer a wider array of amenities, including restaurants, shops, gas stations, and sometimes even unique features like Ferris wheels, onsen (hot springs), or amusement park-style attractions. 
  • Parking Areas (PA):
    These are typically smaller and offer more basic services like restrooms, parking, and vending machines. 
  • Beyond Basic Needs:
    Many SAs and PAs go beyond just providing necessities and offer unique experiences, like:
    • Themed areas: Some SAs are designed with historical or cultural themes, like the Hanyu SA on the Tohoku Expressway, which is designed to look like an Edo-period village, according to Stripes Japan. 
    • Scenic views: Umihotaru PA, located on an artificial island in the Tokyo Bay, offers stunning panoramic views of the Tokyo skyline and the surrounding area, according to Stripes Japan. 
    • Recreation: Some SAs have playgrounds, hiking trails, or even onsen, making them destinations in themselves.