Japan National Route 8

Updated on Sep 30, 2024

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Length 574.1 km

Highway system National highways of Japan Major cities Kanazawa, Nagaoka, Fukui, Toyama, Joetsu, Tsuruga, Kashiwazaki, Maibara, Otsu, Ritto

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.

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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

Route 8 is the inspiration for the popular / Hachiban Ramen chain of noodle shops popular in the Hokuriku region.

1952-12-04 - First Class National Highway 8 (from Niigata to Kyoto)

1965-04-01 - General National Highway 8 (from Niigata to Kyoto)

Routes 7, 17, 18, 49, 113, 116, 148, 252, 253, 292, 350, 351, 352, 353, 403 and 460

Routes 41, 156, 160, 415, 470, 471 and 472

in Ishikawa Prefecture

Routes 157, 159, 305, 360, 364 and 416

Routes 27, 158, 161, 305, 365, 416, 417 and 476

in Shiga Prefecture

Routes 1, 21, 161, 303, 305, 306, 365, 421, 422 and 477

Routes 9, 24 and 367

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