Route 7 112.3 KP Koiwagawa Live Camera is a road monitoring camera installed near the 112.3 KP point on the upward lane of National Route 7 in Koiwagawa, Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture. It helps you check road conditions around Koiwagawa before commuting, traveling through the Shonai area, or heading from the Niigata Prefecture border toward central Tsuruoka.
National Route 7 is a major highway along the Sea of Japan coast. Drivers may need to check visibility during rain, snow accumulation and icy road surfaces in winter, and traffic congestion before departure. Using the live camera together with the weather forecast, rain cloud radar, and nearby map makes it easier to understand local conditions.
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- Live Camera Information
- Road Conditions You Can Check from the Route 7 Koiwagawa Live Camera
- Checking Winter Snow and Icy Road Surfaces
- Useful for Visibility Checks during Heavy Rain and Strong Wind
- Before Traveling from Koiwagawa toward Tsuruoka or the Niigata Prefecture Border
- Notes When Using the Live Camera
- Weather in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture
- Map and Rain Cloud Radar around Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture
- Map around Koiwagawa Miyata, Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture
- Nearby Route 7 Live Cameras around Koiwagawa
- Nearby Live Cameras
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Live Camera Information
- Stream type: still image
- Streaming and management: Sakata Office of River and National Highway
- Location: Koiwagawa Miyata, Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture 999-7122
- Image source: Created using images from the Sakata Office of River and National Highway website.
Road Conditions You Can Check from the Route 7 Koiwagawa Live Camera
This live camera shows the area around National Route 7 near Koiwagawa in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture. Koiwagawa is located along the route toward Nezugaseki, Oiwagawa, and Atsumi Onsen, making it useful for checking road conditions while traveling along the Sea of Japan coast. You can use it to judge wet pavement on rainy days, reduced visibility, and changes in traffic volume before departure or during a stop.
Checking Winter Snow and Icy Road Surfaces
On National Route 7 in the Shonai area of Yamagata Prefecture, snow and icy pavement require attention during winter. The Koiwagawa live camera lets you check snow on the roadway, snow remaining on the shoulder, and visibility around the camera point. It is especially useful early in the morning, at night, after a cold wave, or during strong wind and snow.
If needed, also check nearby live cameras toward Oiwagawa, Kamayazaka, and Nezugaseki Bridge to understand road conditions over a wider section of the route.
Useful for Visibility Checks during Heavy Rain and Strong Wind
Koiwagawa is close to the Sea of Japan side, where rain and wind can reduce visibility. During heavy rain, typhoons, or approaching low-pressure systems, the live camera can help you judge how the road looks and what the surrounding weather is like. Combining it with the rain cloud radar and weather forecast on this page makes it easier to see whether rain may intensify soon.
Before Traveling from Koiwagawa toward Tsuruoka or the Niigata Prefecture Border
The Koiwagawa section of Route 7 is on a travel route from southern Tsuruoka toward the Niigata Prefecture border. Along the Sea of Japan coast, road conditions can change because of weather, wind, or snowfall. Check the live camera before departure, and also review rain cloud radar and the weather forecast when planning your trip.
Notes When Using the Live Camera
Depending on the provider’s update status and communication conditions, live camera images may differ slightly from the actual current scene. For the latest information about road closures, restrictions, accidents, and disasters, also check official road administrator announcements and traffic information. Use the live camera as a helpful guide to the current road appearance and weather around the camera.
Weather in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture
Map and Rain Cloud Radar around Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture
Rain cloud radar – Yahoo! Weather & Disaster
Map around Koiwagawa Miyata, Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture
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Nearby Route 7 Live Cameras around Koiwagawa
Checking cameras before and after Koiwagawa can help you understand Route 7 conditions over a wider area. When traveling toward the Niigata Prefecture border, Atsumi Onsen, or central Tsuruoka, nearby Route 7 live cameras may also be useful.
- Route 7 114.6 KP Oiwagawa Live Camera
- Route 7 116.2 KP Kamayazaka Live Camera
- Route 7 108.30 KP Nezugaseki Bridge Live Camera
- Nihonkai-Tohoku Expressway 104.34 KP Tenpakuzan Tunnel South Live Camera
- Route 7 live camera list
- Tsuruoka City live camera list