- Japan National Route 9
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customcommons=Route 9 (Japan)National Route 9 is an important highway in the
Kansai and Chūgoku regions. It connects the prefectural capitals ofKyoto , Tottori, Matsue (Shimane Prefecture ), and Yamaguchi. Other significant cities along the route includeYonago, Tottori andShimonoseki, Yamaguchi . Route 9 also passes through parts ofHyōgo Prefecture .At 644.1 km in length, Route 9 is second only to Route 4 among the national highways of Japan.
Route Data
*Length: 644.1 km (289.2 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, YamaguchiHistory
Route 9 follows the old
Sanindō , an ancient highway along a similar route.
*1952-12-04 - First Class National Highway 9 (fromKyoto to Shimonoseki)
*1965-04-01 - General National Highway 9 (fromKyoto to Shimonoseki)ee also
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Gokishichidō , the ancient highways of Japan
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