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
Route 9 follows the old Sanindō, an ancient highway along a similar route.
