Japan National Route 9
National Route 9 is an important highway in the Kansai and Chūgoku regions. It connects the prefectural capitals of Kyoto, Tottori, Matsue, and Yamaguchi. Other significant cities along the route include Yonago, Tottori and Shimonoseki. National Route 9 also passes through parts of Hyōgo Prefecture.
With a total length of, National Route 9 is the second longest national highway in Japan, being shorter than only National Route 4.
Route data
- Length:
- Origin: Shimogyō-ku, Kyoto
- Terminus: Shimonoseki
- Major cities: Fukuchiyama, Tottori, Yonago, Matsue, Hamada, Yamaguchi
History
Route 9 follows the old Sanindō, an ancient highway along a similar route.- 4 December 1952 - First Class National Highway 9
- 1 April 1965 - General National Highway 9