Japan National Route 9
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| National Route 9 | |
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| 国道9号 (Kokudō kyū-gō?) | |
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| Route information | |
| Length: | 638.4 km (396.7 mi) |
| Highway system | |
| National highways of Japan Expressways of Japan |
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Route 9 on the Sea of Japan shore in Tottori
National Route 9 is an important highway in the Kansai and Chūgoku regions. It connects the prefectural capitals of Kyoto, Tottori, Matsue (Shimane Prefecture), and Yamaguchi. Other significant cities along the route include Yonago, Tottori and Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi. Route 9 also passes through parts of Hyōgo Prefecture. [1][2]
At 638.4 km in length, Route 9 is second only to Route 4 among the national highways of Japan.
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Route data
- Length: 638.4 km (396.7 mi)
- Origin: Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto (originates at junction with Routes 1, 8, 24 and 367)
- Terminus: Shimonoseki (ends at junction with Route 191)
- Major cities: Fukuchiyama, Tottori, Yonago, Matsue, Hamada, Yamaguchi
History
Route 9 follows the old Sanindō, an ancient highway along a similar route.
- 1952-12-04 - First Class National Highway 9 (from Kyoto to Shimonoseki)
- 1965-04-01 - General National Highway 9 (from Kyoto to Shimonoseki)
See also
- Gokishichidō, the ancient highways of Japan
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