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National Route 9
国道9号
Route information
Length	638.4 km [1] (396.7 mi)
Existed	4 December 1952–present
Major junctions
West end	National Route 191 in Shimonoseki
East end	National Route 1 / National Route 8 / National Route 24 / National Route 367 in Shimogyō-ku, Kyoto
Location
Country	Japan
Highway system
National highways of Japan Expressways of Japan
← National Route 8 → National Route 10

National Route 9 (国道9号, Kokudō kyū-gō) 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. National Route 9 also passes through parts of Hyōgo Prefecture. ^{[2] [3]}

With a total length of 638.4 kilometers (396.7 mi), National Route 9 is the second longest national highway in Japan, being shorter than only National Route 4.

Route data

• Length: 638.4 kilometers (396.7 mi)
• Origin: Shimogyō-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.

• 4 December 1952 - First Class National Highway 9 (from Kyoto to Shimonoseki)
• 1 April 1965 - General National Highway 9 (from Kyoto to Shimonoseki)

See also

• Gokishichidō, the ancient highways of Japan

References

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