Route 33 (Japan)
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, also known as the Tosa Kaidō
, is a Japanese highway
on the island of Shikoku
. It originates at the intersection of Route 32
and other arteries in the city of Kōchi
(capital of Kōchi Prefecture
) and terminates in the city of Matsuyama
(capital of Ehime Prefecture
), where it meets Route 11 and other national highways. Its history dates to the year 662.
Tosa Kaido
The was an ancient trade route in Japan that is now mirrored by the modern National Route 33. It was first established during the Yamato period, was then developed into an official highway during the Meiji period, before being renamed the Prefectural Matsuyama-Kōchi Highway...
, is a Japanese highway
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 Shikoku
Shikoku
is the smallest and least populous of the four main islands of Japan, located south of Honshū and east of the island of Kyūshū. Its ancient names include Iyo-no-futana-shima , Iyo-shima , and Futana-shima...
. It originates at the intersection of Route 32
Japan National Route 32
National Route 32 is a national highway connecting Takamatsu and Kōchi in Japan.-Route data:*Length: 139.9 km *Origin: Takamatsu...
and other arteries in the city of Kōchi
Kochi, Kochi
is the capital city of Kōchi Prefecture on Shikoku island of Japan.Kōchi is the main city of the prefecture with over 40% of its population. As of May 31, 2008, the city had an estimated population of 340,515 and a density of...
(capital of Kōchi Prefecture
Kochi Prefecture
is a prefecture of Japan located on the south coast of Shikoku. The capital is the city of Kōchi.- History :Prior to the Meiji Restoration, Kōchi was known as Tosa Province and was controlled by the Chosokabe clan in the Sengoku period and the Yamauchi family during the Edo period.- Geography...
) and terminates in the city of Matsuyama
Matsuyama, Ehime
is the capital city of Ehime Prefecture on the Shikoku island of Japan. It is located on the northeastern portion of the Dōgo Plain. Its name means "pine mountain." The city was founded on December 15, 1889....
(capital of Ehime Prefecture
Ehime Prefecture
is a prefecture in northwestern Shikoku, Japan. The capital is Matsuyama.-History:Until the Meiji Restoration, Ehime prefecture was known as Iyo Province...
), where it meets Route 11 and other national highways. Its history dates to the year 662.
Route Data
- Length: 122.9 km (76.4 mi)
- Origin: KōchiKochi, Kochiis the capital city of Kōchi Prefecture on Shikoku island of Japan.Kōchi is the main city of the prefecture with over 40% of its population. As of May 31, 2008, the city had an estimated population of 340,515 and a density of...
(originates at the terminus of Routes 32Japan National Route 32National Route 32 is a national highway connecting Takamatsu and Kōchi in Japan.-Route data:*Length: 139.9 km *Origin: Takamatsu...
and 55Japan National Route 55National Route 55 is a national highway of Japan connecting Tokushima, Tokushima and Kōchi, Kōchi, with a total length of 210.2 km ....
and the origin of Routes 55Japan National Route 55National Route 55 is a national highway of Japan connecting Tokushima, Tokushima and Kōchi, Kōchi, with a total length of 210.2 km ....
, 194, 195, 197Japan National Route 197is a Japanese national highway running on the islands of Kyūshū and Shikoku. It originates at the junction with Routes 10 and 210 in Ōita, Ōita and terminates at the junction with Route 56 in Susaki, Kōchi...
and 493Japan National Route 493National Route 493 is a national highway of Japan. The highway connects Kochi, Kochi and Tōyō, Kochi. It has a total length of ....
) - Terminus: MatsuyamaMatsuyama, Ehimeis the capital city of Ehime Prefecture on the Shikoku island of Japan. It is located on the northeastern portion of the Dōgo Plain. Its name means "pine mountain." The city was founded on December 15, 1889....
(ends at the terminus of Routes 11 and 56Japan National Route 56National Route 56 is a national highway of Japan connecting Kōchi, Kōchi and Matsuyama, Ehime, with a total length of 300.2 km ....
) - Major cities: NiyodogawaNiyodogawa, Kochiis a town located in Agawa District, Kōchi, Japan.The town was formed on August 1, 2005 from the merger of the town of Ikegawa, the village of Agawa, both from Agawa District, and the village of Niyodo, from Takaoka District....
, KumakōgenKumakogen, Ehimeis a town located in Kamiukena District, Ehime, Japan. The town was formed on August 1, 2004 from the merger of the town of Kuma, and the villages of Mikawa, Omogo and Yanadani, all from Kamiukena District....
History
- 1952-12-04 - First Class National Highway 33 (from KōchiKochi, Kochiis the capital city of Kōchi Prefecture on Shikoku island of Japan.Kōchi is the main city of the prefecture with over 40% of its population. As of May 31, 2008, the city had an estimated population of 340,515 and a density of...
to MatsuyamaMatsuyama, Ehimeis the capital city of Ehime Prefecture on the Shikoku island of Japan. It is located on the northeastern portion of the Dōgo Plain. Its name means "pine mountain." The city was founded on December 15, 1889....
) - 1965-04-01 - General National Highway 33 (from KōchiKochi, Kochiis the capital city of Kōchi Prefecture on Shikoku island of Japan.Kōchi is the main city of the prefecture with over 40% of its population. As of May 31, 2008, the city had an estimated population of 340,515 and a density of...
to MatsuyamaMatsuyama, Ehimeis the capital city of Ehime Prefecture on the Shikoku island of Japan. It is located on the northeastern portion of the Dōgo Plain. Its name means "pine mountain." The city was founded on December 15, 1889....
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