Japan National Route 8
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| Length | 574.1 km (356.7 mi) |
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| Country | Japan |
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National Route 8 is an important highway in the Hokuriku and Kansai regions. It connects the prefectural capitals of Niigata, Toyama, Kanazawa (Ishikawa Prefecture), Fukui, Otsu (Shiga Prefecture), and Kyoto.[1][2]
Route Data
- Length: 574.1 km (356.7 mi)
- Origin: Chuo-ku, Niigata (originates at junction with Routes 7, 17, 49, 113 and 116)
- Terminus: Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto (ends at Junction with Routes 9, 24 and 367)
- Major cities: Sanjo, Nagaoka, Kashiwazaki, Joetsu, Itoigawa, Toyama, Takaoka, Kanazawa, Hakusan, Komatsu, Fukui, Tsuruga, Maibara, Hikone, Otsu
In Popular Culture
Route 8 is the inspiration for the popular / Hachiban Ramen chain of noodle shops popular in the Hokuriku region.
History
- 1952-12-04 - First Class National Highway 8 (from Niigata to Kyoto)
- 1965-04-01 - General National Highway 8 (from Niigata to Kyoto)
References
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