🚗Obon in 2026, when will the highway be crowded? Organize warning days
🚗 Obon in 2026, when will the highway be crowded?
According to the nationwide joint forecast of NEXCO 3, JB Honshi High Speed and JARTIC,
The target is 10 days from August 7 (Friday) to 16 (Sunday).
predicted during this period.
"Traffic congestion of more than 10 km"
It is 436 times up and down.
📍 10km or more of traffic jams
[Down]
August 8 (Saturday) 27 times
· August 13 (Thursday) 29 times
[Up]
· August 14 (Friday) 39 times
August 15 (Saturday) 45 times
Here, "down / up" is the direction of the road.
"Going and returning" of travel
It's not always going to be the same.
🕒 not necessarily "I'm free in the early morning."
In the vicinity of Chuo Expressway · Sagamiko IC,
The peak time zone of August 8 (Saturday)
5: 00 a.m. to 1: 00 p.m.
Takaido IC is
Passing before 4 am or after 3 pm
It is shown as an official example of avoidance.
This is an example of the central road.
It cannot be applied directly to other highways.
🗺️ national day,
Note the area / route you use
It may not match.
Before departure, it will be easier to organize if you check in the following order.
① Check the road company and route to use
② Consider shifting the date and time
③ Check the latest information before departure and SA / PA
Accidents, weather, broken cars, etc.
Actual traffic conditions may differ from the forecast.
Before deciding on a homecoming or travel schedule,
Save and look back 📌
If you have a planned highway or schedule,
Let me know in the comments 😊
Source:
NEXCO East Japan, Central Japan, West Japan
JB Honshi High Speed
Japan Road Traffic Information Center
Announced on July 17, 2026










































































































