Route 10 (Japan)
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National Route 10 is a Japanese highway
on the island of Kyūshū
. It originates at the intersection with Route 2
in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka
and passes through the prefectural
capitals of Ōita
and Miyazaki
, terminating at the intersection with Route 3
in Kagoshima
. Route 10 follows the eastern coast along the Inland Sea and the Sea of Hyūga
. For much of its length, it parallels the JR Kyushu
Nippo Main Line
. Route 10 measures 454.8 km in length.
National highways of Japan
Japan has a nationwide system of distinct from the expressways. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and other government agencies administer the national highways. Beginning in 1952, Japan classified these as Class 1 or Class 2. Class 1 highways had one- or two-digit numbers, while...
on the island of Kyūshū
Kyushu
is the third largest island of Japan and most southwesterly of its four main islands. Its alternate ancient names include , , and . The historical regional name is referred to Kyushu and its surrounding islands....
. It originates at the intersection with Route 2
Route 2 (Japan)
National Route 2 is a major highway on the islands of Honshū and Kyūshū in Japan. It follows the old Sanyōdo westward from the city of Osaka, Osaka Prefecture in the Kansai region to the city of Kitakyūshū in Fukuoka Prefecture, passing through the San'yō region en route...
in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka
Kitakyushu, Fukuoka
is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Kyūshū, Japan. It is midway between Tokyo and Shanghai.- Demographics :Kitakyūshū has a population of just under one million...
and passes through the prefectural
Prefectures of Japan
The prefectures of Japan are the country's 47 subnational jurisdictions: one "metropolis" , Tokyo; one "circuit" , Hokkaidō; two urban prefectures , Osaka and Kyoto; and 43 other prefectures . In Japanese, they are commonly referred to as...
capitals of Ōita
Oita, Oita
is the capital city of Ōita Prefecture located on the island of Kyushu, Japan.- Demographics and geography :Ōita is the most populous city in Ōita Prefecture...
and Miyazaki
Miyazaki, Miyazaki
is the capital city of Miyazaki Prefecture on the island of Kyūshū in Japan. Located on the coast and perforated by several rivers, Miyazaki City enjoys scenic views of both ocean and nearby, verdant mountains...
, terminating at the intersection with Route 3
Route 3 (Japan)
National Route 3 is a major highway on the island of Kyūshū in Japan. It connects the prefectural capital cities of Kagoshima National Route 3 is a major highway on the island of Kyūshū in Japan. It connects the prefectural capital cities of Kagoshima National Route 3 is a major highway on the...
in Kagoshima
Kagoshima, Kagoshima
is the capital city of Kagoshima Prefecture at the southwestern tip of the Kyūshū island of Japan, and the largest city in the prefecture by some margin...
. Route 10 follows the eastern coast along the Inland Sea and the Sea of Hyūga
Sea of Hyūga
The is the part of the Pacific Ocean that lies off the eastern shore of the island of Kyushu, to the south-west of the island of Honshu, off the south coast of Japan. Its name is derived from the former province of Hyūga, which corresponded to the prefecture of Miyazaki before the Meiji Restoration....
. For much of its length, it parallels the JR Kyushu
Kyushu Railway Company
The , also referred to as , is one of the constituent companies of Japan Railways Group . It operates intercity rail services in Kyushu, Japan and the JR Kyushu Jet Ferry Beetle hydrofoil service across the Tsushima Strait between Fukuoka and Busan, South Korea.When Japan Railways was divided in...
Nippo Main Line
Nippo Main Line
frame|Nippō Main LineThe is a railway line in Kyūshū, in southern Japan. Part of the Kyushu Railway Company system, it follows the east coast of the island. The line originates at Kokura Station in Kokura, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka...
. Route 10 measures 454.8 km in length.
Route Data
- Length: 454.8 km (282.6 mi)
- Origin: Moji-kuMoji-ku, Kitakyushuis a ward of Kitakyūshū, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It is the former city of Moji which was one of five cities merged to create Kitakyūshū in 1963. It faces the city of Shimonoseki across the Kanmon Straits between Honshū and Kyūshū....
, Kitakyushu (originates at junction with Route 2Route 2 (Japan)National Route 2 is a major highway on the islands of Honshū and Kyūshū in Japan. It follows the old Sanyōdo westward from the city of Osaka, Osaka Prefecture in the Kansai region to the city of Kitakyūshū in Fukuoka Prefecture, passing through the San'yō region en route...
) - Terminus: KagoshimaKagoshima, Kagoshimais the capital city of Kagoshima Prefecture at the southwestern tip of the Kyūshū island of Japan, and the largest city in the prefecture by some margin...
(ends at Junction with Routes 3Route 3 (Japan)National Route 3 is a major highway on the island of Kyūshū in Japan. It connects the prefectural capital cities of Kagoshima National Route 3 is a major highway on the island of Kyūshū in Japan. It connects the prefectural capital cities of Kagoshima National Route 3 is a major highway on the...
and 225Route 225 (Japan)National Route 225 is a national highway of Japan connecting Makurazaki, Kagoshima and Kagoshima, Kagoshima in Japan, with a total length of 53.1 km ....
) - Major cities: Kitakyushu, OitaOita, Oitais the capital city of Ōita Prefecture located on the island of Kyushu, Japan.- Demographics and geography :Ōita is the most populous city in Ōita Prefecture...
, MiyazakiMiyazaki, Miyazakiis the capital city of Miyazaki Prefecture on the island of Kyūshū in Japan. Located on the coast and perforated by several rivers, Miyazaki City enjoys scenic views of both ocean and nearby, verdant mountains...
, MiyakonojōMiyakonojo, Miyazakiis a city located in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan.The city was founded on April 1, 1924. On January 1, 2006 the towns of Takajō, Takazaki, Yamada and Yamanokuchi merged into the city. As of 2008, the city has an estimated population of 169,384 and a population density of 259 per km²...
, KagoshimaKagoshima, Kagoshimais the capital city of Kagoshima Prefecture at the southwestern tip of the Kyūshū island of Japan, and the largest city in the prefecture by some margin...
History
- 1952-12-04 - First Class National Highway 10 (from Kitakyushu to KagoshimaKagoshima, Kagoshimais the capital city of Kagoshima Prefecture at the southwestern tip of the Kyūshū island of Japan, and the largest city in the prefecture by some margin...
) - 1965-04-01 - General National Highway 10 (from Kitakyushu to KagoshimaKagoshima, Kagoshimais the capital city of Kagoshima Prefecture at the southwestern tip of the Kyūshū island of Japan, and the largest city in the prefecture by some margin...
)
Overlapping sections
- From Moji-ku, Kitakyushu (Oimatsu-Park intersection) to Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyūshū (Mihagino intersection): Route 3Route 3 (Japan)National Route 3 is a major highway on the island of Kyūshū in Japan. It connects the prefectural capital cities of Kagoshima National Route 3 is a major highway on the island of Kyūshū in Japan. It connects the prefectural capital cities of Kagoshima National Route 3 is a major highway on the...
- From Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyūshū (Mihagino intersection) to Kokuraminami-ku, Kitakyūshū (Jōno intersection): Route 322Route 322 (Japan)National Route 322 is a national highway of Japan connecting Kokura Kita-ku, Kitakyūshū and Kurume, Fukuoka in Japan, with a total length of 87.9 km ....
- From Nakatsu to Usa (Iwasaki intersection) and from HijiHiji, Oitais a town located in Hayami District, Ōita, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 26,872 and the density of 366.95 persons per km². The total area is 73.23 km².The town has a trappist monastery....
(Hori intersection) to Beppu: Route 213Route 213 (Japan)National Route 213 is a national highway of Japan connecting Beppu, Ōita and Nakatsu, Ōita in Japan, with a total length of 124.8 km .... - From Oita (Omichi Cross Bridge North intersection) to Bungo-onoBungo-ono, Oitais a city located in Ōita Prefecture, Japan.The city was founded on March 31, 2005 as a result of the merger between the municipalities of Asaji, Chitose, Inukai, Kiyokawa, Mie, Ogata and Ōno ....
Inukai-machiInukai, Oitawas a town located in Ōno District, Ōita, Japan.On March 31, 2005 Inukai was merged with the towns of Asaji, Mie, Ogata and Ōno, and the villages of Chitose and Kiyokawa, all from Ōno District, to form the new city of Bungo-Ōno....
Kubaru (Kubaru intersection): Route 57 - From Oita (Funai Bridge North intersection) to Oita (Miyazaki intersetion): Route 210Route 210 (Japan)National Route 210 is a national highway of Japan connecting Kurume, Fukuoka and Ōita, Ōita in Japan, with a total length of 136.2 km ....
- From Usuki (Notsu-machiNotsu, Oitawas a town located in Ōno District, Ōita, Japan.On January 1, 2005 Notsu was merged into the expanded city of Usuki.As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 9,309 and the density of 66.88 persons per km². The total area was 139.19 km²....
Hinata Crossroad intersection) to Usuki (Notsu-machi Meiji Bridge intersection): Route 502 - From Nobeoka Kitagawa-machiKitagawa, Miyazakiwas a town located in Higashiusuki District, Miyazaki, Japan.On March 31, 2007 Kitagawa was merged into the expanded city of Nobeoka.As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 4,684 and the density of 16.73 persons per km². The total area was 279.91 km².-External links:*...
Kawachimyō (Sodachi intersection) to Nobeoka Showa-machi: Route 326Route 326 (Japan)National Route 326 is a national highway of Japan connecting Nobeoka, Miyazaki and Bungo-ōno, Ōita in Japan, with a total length of 68.3 km .... - From Nobeoka Okado-machi to Kadogawa Nakasu: Route 388Route 388 (Japan)National Route 388 is a national highway of Japan connecting Saiki, Ōita and Yunomae, Kumamoto in Japan, with a total length of 229.4 km ....
- From Miyazaki (Niinazume intersection) to Miyazaki (Tachibana-dori 4 Chome intersection): Route 219Route 219 (Japan)National Route 219 is a national highway of Japan connecting Kumamoto, Kumamoto and Miyazaki, Miyazaki in Japan, with a total length of 207.4 km ....
- From Miyakonojō (Miyakonojō Station Entrance intersection) to Miyakonojō (Oiwada intersection): Route 269Route 269 (Japan)National Route 269 is a national highway of Japan connecting Ibusuki, Kagoshima and Miyazaki, Miyazaki in Japan, with a total length of 147.4 km ....
- From Kirishima Fukuyama-choFukuyama, Kagoshimawas a town located in Aira District, Kagoshima, Japan.On November 7, 2005 Fukuyama was merged with the towns of Kirishima , Hayato, Makizono, Mizobe and Yokogawa, all from Aira District, and the old city of Kokubu, to form the new city of Kirishima and no longer exists as an independent...
Fukuyama (Makinohara intersection) to Kirishima HayatoHayato, Kagoshimawas a town located in Aira District, Kagoshima, Japan.On November 7, 2005 Hayato was merged with the towns of Kirishima , Fukuyama, Makizono, Mizobe and Yokogawa, all from Aira District, and the old city of Kokubu, to form the new city of Kirishima and no longer exists as an independent...
Shinkō (junction with Route 223Route 223 (Japan)National Route 223 is a national highway of Japan connecting Kobayashi, Miyazaki and Kirishima, Kagoshima in Japan, with a total length of 72.5 km ....
): Route 504Route 504 (Japan)National Route 504 is a national highway of Japan connecting between Kanoya, Kagoshima and Izumi, Kagoshima in Japan, with total length has 145.1 km ....
Municipalities passed through
- Fukuoka PrefectureFukuoka Prefectureis a prefecture of Japan located on Kyūshū Island. The capital is the city of Fukuoka.- History :Fukuoka Prefecture includes the former provinces of Chikugo, Chikuzen, and Buzen....
- Kitakyushu - KandaKanda, Fukuokais a town located in Miyako District, Fukuoka, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 35,407 and a density of 762.10 persons per km²...
- YukuhashiYukuhashi, Fukuokais a city located in Fukuoka, Japan. The city was founded on October 10, 1954.As of June 30, 2005, the city has a population of 72,005 and the density of 1,002.43 persons per km². The total area is 69.83 km²....
- MiyakoMiyako, Fukuokais a town located in Miyako District, Fukuoka, Japan.The town was founded on March 20, 2006, by the merger of the towns of Katsuyama, Saigawa and Toyotsu, all from Miyako District....
(part of ‘Shiida Toll Road’ Bypass section) - ChikujōChikujo, Fukuokais a town located in Chikujō District, Fukuoka, Japan. As of December 31, 2006, the town has an estimated population of 21,441. The total area is 119.34 km²-External links:*...
- BuzenBuzen, Fukuokais a city located in Fukuoka, Japan.As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 28,580 and the density of 257.18 persons per km². The total area is 111.13 km².The city was founded on April 10, 1955.-External links:*...
- KōgeKoge, Fukuokais a town located in Chikujō District, Fukuoka, Japan.The town was founded on October 11, 2005 by the merger of the villages of Shin'yoshitomi and Taihei, all from Chikujō District....
- Kitakyushu - Kanda
- Oita PrefectureOita Prefectureis a prefecture of Japan on Kyūshū Island. The prefectural capital is the city of Ōita.- History :Around the 6th century Kyushu consisted of four regions: Tsukushi-no-kuni 筑紫国, Hi-no-kuni 肥国, and Toyo no kuni...
- NakatsuNakatsu, Oitais a city located on the northern border of Ōita Prefecture in Kyūshū, Japan. The city is situated on the border with Fukuoka Prefecture.The city was founded on April 20, 1929. As of 2008, the city has an estimated population of 84,179, with a population density of 171 people per km²...
- UsaUsa, Oita' is a city located in Ōita Prefecture, Japan. Usa is famous for being the location of the Usa Shrine, built in 725, the head shrine of all of Hachiman shrines in Japan.Usa is made up of three areas.*Usa, the area surrounding the Usa Shrine...
- KitsukiKitsuki, Oitais a city located in Ōita Prefecture, Japan.As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 22,955 and the density of 254.43 persons per km². The total area is 90.22 km².The city was founded on April 1, 1955.-External links:*...
- HijiHiji, Oitais a town located in Hayami District, Ōita, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 26,872 and the density of 366.95 persons per km². The total area is 73.23 km².The town has a trappist monastery....
- BeppuBeppu, Oitais a city located in Ōita Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Japan, at the west end of Beppu Bay. As of January 1, 2011, the city has an official population of 125,664 and a total area of 125.13 km², with a population density of 977 persons per km²....
- OitaOita, Oitais the capital city of Ōita Prefecture located on the island of Kyushu, Japan.- Demographics and geography :Ōita is the most populous city in Ōita Prefecture...
- Bungo-onoBungo-ono, Oitais a city located in Ōita Prefecture, Japan.The city was founded on March 31, 2005 as a result of the merger between the municipalities of Asaji, Chitose, Inukai, Kiyokawa, Mie, Ogata and Ōno ....
- UsukiUsuki, Oitais a city located on the east coast of Ōita Prefecture, Japan. It is famous for its Usuki Stone Buddhas, a national treasure, and its soy sauce production. Recently it has become known for having the look and feel of a Japanese castle town...
- SaikiSaiki, Oitais a city located in Ōita Prefecture, Japan.As of 2003, the former city had an estimated population of 49,183 and the density of 249.19 persons per km²...
- Nakatsu
- Miyazaki PrefectureMiyazaki Prefectureis a prefecture of Japan located on the island of Kyushu. The capital is the city of Miyazaki.- History :Historically, after the Meiji Restoration, Hyūga Province was renamed Miyazaki Prefecture....
- NobeokaNobeoka, Miyazakiis the northernmost city located in Miyazaki, Japan.-Population:As of the January 1, 2008 merger, the city has an estimated population of 130,435 and a population density of 150 persons per km². The total area is 867.97 km².-History:...
- KadogawaKadogawa, Miyazakiis a town located in Higashiusuki District, Miyazaki, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 19,293 and the density of 160.13 persons per km². The total area is 120.48 km².-External links:*...
- HyugaHyuga, Miyazakiis a city located in Miyazaki, Japan.The city was founded on April 1, 1951.On February 25, 2006 the town of Tōgō, from Higashiusuki District, was merged into Hyūga....
- TsunoTsuno, Miyazakiis a town located in Koyu District, Miyazaki, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 12,201 and the density of 119.23 persons per km². The total area is 102.33 km².-External links:*...
- KawaminamiKawaminami, Miyazakiis a town located in Koyu District, Miyazaki, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 17,385 and the density of 192.59 persons per km². The total area is 90.27 km².-External links:*...
- TakanabeTakanabe, Miyazakiis a town located in Koyu District, Miyazaki, Japan.In 2003, the town had an estimated population of 22,613 and a density of 514.87 persons per km². The total area is 43.92 km².-External links:*...
- ShintomiShintomi, Miyazakiis a town located in Koyu District, Miyazaki, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 19,128 and the density of 310.02 persons per km². The total area is 61.70 km².-Cities nearby:*Miyazaki, Miyazaki*Saito, Miyazaki*Koyu District, Miyazaki...
- MiyazakiMiyazaki, Miyazakiis the capital city of Miyazaki Prefecture on the island of Kyūshū in Japan. Located on the coast and perforated by several rivers, Miyazaki City enjoys scenic views of both ocean and nearby, verdant mountains...
- MiyakonojōMiyakonojo, Miyazakiis a city located in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan.The city was founded on April 1, 1924. On January 1, 2006 the towns of Takajō, Takazaki, Yamada and Yamanokuchi merged into the city. As of 2008, the city has an estimated population of 169,384 and a population density of 259 per km²...
- Nobeoka
- Kagoshima PrefectureKagoshima Prefectureis a prefecture of Japan located on the island of Kyushu. The capital is the city of Kagoshima.- Geography :Kagoshima Prefecture is located at the southwest tip of Kyushu and includes a chain of islands stretching further to the southwest for a few hundred kilometers...
- SooSoo, Kagoshimais a city located in North East part of Kagoshima, Japan. It is near Miyakonojo, Miyazaki.As of 2011 the city has an estimated population of 38,647, with a population density of 99 persons per km². This is down from the 2006 population data, which was an estimated population of 43,752 and a...
- Kirishima - Aira - KagoshimaKagoshima, Kagoshimais the capital city of Kagoshima Prefecture at the southwestern tip of the Kyūshū island of Japan, and the largest city in the prefecture by some margin...
- Soo