This is a live camera installed near the west side of Hikone Tunnel at KP410.3 on the Meishin Expressway (upbound), between Maibara JCT and Hikone IC, in Toriimooto-cho, Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture. You can check traffic volume, congestion status, road surface conditions, weather, and the intensity of rain and snow on the Meishin Expressway in still images. The west side of Hikone Tunnel is one of the points to check when traveling on the Meishin Expressway in eastern Shiga Prefecture. In winter, it is a section where snowfall and road icing from the direction of Sekigahara and Maibara can be a concern, and during heavy rain, poor visibility and inundation risks are also something to watch out for. Please use this camera to check road conditions before heading toward Hikone IC and Taga SA, or before traveling toward Nagoya or Kyoto/Osaka.
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- What You Can See on the Meishin Expressway Hikone Tunnel West Live Camera
- Checking Congestion and Traffic Volume Between Maibara JCT and Hikone IC
- Checking Snow, Icing, and Road Surface Conditions in Winter
- Road Conditions and Visibility During Heavy Rain and Typhoons
- Also Useful for Checking Conditions Toward Hikone IC, Taga SA, and Sekigahara
- Weather in Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture
- Area Map and Rain Radar for Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture
- Area Map of Toriimooto-cho, Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture (Google Maps)
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Live Camera Information
- Broadcast type: Still image
- Update interval: 10 minutes
- Operated by: NEXCO Central Japan Services “Central Nippon Highway Traffic Information“
- Location: 522-0004, Toriimooto-cho, Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture
- Image source: Adapted from the NEXCO Central Japan Services website
What You Can See on the Meishin Expressway Hikone Tunnel West Live Camera
This live camera lets you check current conditions near the west side of Hikone Tunnel on the Meishin Expressway. It can mainly be used to understand the flow of traffic, the presence or absence of congestion, the wetness of the road surface, whether there is snow or icing, and changes in visibility due to rain, snow, and fog. The Meishin Expressway is an important expressway connecting the Chukyo and Kansai regions, and the Hikone area is a key transportation hub connecting to Maibara JCT, Hikone IC, Taga SA, and the Sekigahara direction. Checking together with surrounding cameras before departure is useful for making route decisions during congestion or bad weather.
Checking Congestion and Traffic Volume Between Maibara JCT and Hikone IC
The area near the west side of Hikone Tunnel is in the section of the Meishin Expressway going from Maibara JCT toward Hikone IC. At Maibara JCT there is a connection to the Hokuriku Expressway direction, and around Hikone IC there is also inflow from National Route 306 and National Route 307, so traffic volume can increase depending on the time of day, holidays, accidents, and construction work. The live camera allows you to visually confirm the flow of traffic in the lanes and the degree of congestion, making it convenient for checking before traveling to Hikone city center, passing through eastern Shiga Prefecture, or driving toward Nagoya or Kyoto/Osaka.
Checking Snow, Icing, and Road Surface Conditions in Winter
From eastern Shiga Prefecture toward the Sekigahara direction, there are sections easily affected by snow in winter. The Hikone Tunnel West live camera serves as a guide for checking shoulder and lane snowfall, road surface wetness and suspected icing conditions, and worsening visibility due to snow. Especially during early morning and nighttime hours, when cold waves are approaching, and when traveling after snowfall, it is recommended to also check road traffic information and weather information in addition to the live camera images before departing. Please also pay attention to whether studless tires and chain regulations are in effect.
Road Conditions and Visibility During Heavy Rain and Typhoons
During heavy rain and typhoons, road inundation, poor visibility, speed restrictions, and accident-related congestion can also occur on the Meishin Expressway. The live camera near the west side of Hikone Tunnel allows you to check the intensity of rain, the wetness of the road surface, the flow of traffic, and visibility in the surrounding area. Since the area just before and after a tunnel is particularly prone to changes in appearance due to differences in light and water splashing, it is reassuring to check current road conditions before driving. During bad weather, please also check the latest traffic restrictions and road closure information together with the live camera.
Also Useful for Checking Conditions Toward Hikone IC, Taga SA, and Sekigahara
The Hikone Tunnel West live camera is also useful for checking surrounding conditions when moving toward Hikone IC, Taga SA, Maibara JCT, and the Sekigahara direction. Checking together with live cameras near Hikone IC, road cameras on National Route 8, and nearby river live cameras makes it easier to grasp the situation when exiting the expressway to general roads, or when considering alternative routes during snowfall or heavy rain. Please use it for safety checks before using the Meishin Expressway, checking access to Hikone city, and gathering information for disaster prevention purposes.
Weather in Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture
Area Map and Rain Radar for Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture
Area Map of Toriimooto-cho, Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture (Google Maps)
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Live Cameras on the Meishin Expressway and Around Hikone
- Hikone IC West Live Camera | Haramachi, Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture | NEXCO Central Japan
- Meishin Expressway KP410.3 Hikone Tunnel West Live Camera | Toriimooto-cho, Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture | NEXCO Central Japan
- Meishin Expressway Live Camera List | Shiga, Gifu, Kyoto, Osaka Prefectures, etc. | Related road cameras
Live Cameras on National Route 8 and Roads Around Hikone
- National Route 8 KP522.9 Tomachi Live Camera | Tomachi, Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture | Shiga Road Office
- National Route 8 KP526.92 Chidori Bridge Live Camera | Takamiya-cho, Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture | Shiga Road Office
- National Route 8 Live Camera List | Shiga, Fukui, Ishikawa, Toyama Prefectures, etc. | Road condition check
River and Disaster Prevention Live Cameras in Hikone City
- Yagura River Takane Bridge Live Camera | Toriimooto-cho, Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture | Shiga Prefecture Civil Engineering Disaster Prevention Information
- Hikone City Live Camera List | Roads, rivers, and tourism | Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture
- Shiga Prefecture Live Camera List | Roads, rivers, tourism, and disaster prevention | All of Shiga Prefecture