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Route 5 (Japan)
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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 Hokkaidō
Hokkaido
, formerly known as Ezo, Yezo, Yeso, or Yesso, is Japan's second largest island; it is also the largest and northernmost of Japan's 47 prefectural-level subdivisions. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaido from Honshu, although the two islands are connected by the underwater railway Seikan Tunnel...
in Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
. Its southern terminus is in Hakodate
Hakodate, Hokkaido
is a city and port located in Oshima Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. It is the capital city of Oshima Subprefecture.Hakodate was Japan's first city whose port was opened to foreign trade in 1854 as a result of Convention of Kanagawa, and used to be the most important port in northern Japan...
and its northern end in Sapporo
Sapporo, Hokkaido
is the fourth-largest city in Japan by population, and the largest city on the island of Hokkaido. It is the capital of Hokkaidō Prefecture, located in Ishikari Subprefecture, and an ordinance-designated city of Japan....
. En route, it passes through Otaru
Otaru, Hokkaido
is a city and port in Shiribeshi, Hokkaido, Japan, northwest of Sapporo. The city faces the Ishikari Bay, and has long served as the main port of the bay. With its many historical buildings, Otaru is a popular tourist destination...
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History
- 1952-12-04 - First Class National Highway 5 (from HakodateHakodate, Hokkaidois a city and port located in Oshima Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. It is the capital city of Oshima Subprefecture.Hakodate was Japan's first city whose port was opened to foreign trade in 1854 as a result of Convention of Kanagawa, and used to be the most important port in northern Japan...
to Sapporo) - 1965-04-01 - General National Highway 5 (from HakodateHakodate, Hokkaidois a city and port located in Oshima Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. It is the capital city of Oshima Subprefecture.Hakodate was Japan's first city whose port was opened to foreign trade in 1854 as a result of Convention of Kanagawa, and used to be the most important port in northern Japan...
to Sapporo)
Overlapping sections
- In Oshamanbe, from Kunnui intersection to Asahihama intersection: Route 230Route 230 (Japan)National Route 230 is a national highway of Japan connecting Chūō-ku, Sapporo and Setana, Hokkaidō in Japan, with a total length of 195.4 km ....
- From Kutchan (North-4 West-1 intersection) to Kyōwa (Kunitomi intersection): Route 276Route 276 (Japan)National Route 276 is a national highway of Japan connecting Esashi, Hokkaidō and Tomakomai, Hokkaidō in Japan, with a total length of 315.4 km ....
- From Yoichi (Yoichi Station intersection) to Otaru (Inaho 2-18 intersection): Route 229Route 229 (Japan)National Route 229 is a national highway of Japan connecting Otaru, Hokkaidō and Esashi, Hokkaidō in Japan, with a total length of 307 km ....
Municipalities passed through
- Oshima SubprefectureOshima Subprefectureis a subprefecture of Hokkaidō, Japan. As of 2004 it had a population of 456,621 and an area of 3,715.38 km².Hakodate Airport is located in the City of Hakodate.- Geography :-Towns and villages by district:* Futami District** Yakumo* Kameda District...
- HakodateHakodate, Hokkaidois a city and port located in Oshima Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. It is the capital city of Oshima Subprefecture.Hakodate was Japan's first city whose port was opened to foreign trade in 1854 as a result of Convention of Kanagawa, and used to be the most important port in northern Japan...
- NanaeNanae, Hokkaidois a town located in Kameda District, Oshima, Hokkaidō, Japan.In 2009, the town had an estimated population of 28930 and a density of 133.6 persons per km². The total area is 216.61 km².-Geography:...
- MoriMori, Hokkaidois a town located in Kayabe District, Oshima, Hokkaidō, Japan. The total area of the town is .-Demographics:On March 31, 2009 the town had a population of 18,433 and a population density of 50.1 persons per km²....
- YakumoYakumo, Hokkaidois a town located in Futami District, Oshima, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 19,543 and a density of 23.08 persons per km². The total area is 955.98 km²....
- OshamanbeOshamanbe, Hokkaidois a town located in Yamakoshi District, Oshima, Hokkaido, Japan.As of 31 October 2011, the town has an estimated population of 6,300 with 3,280 households. The total area is 310.75 km².-External links:...
- Hakodate
- Shiribeshi SubprefectureShiribeshi Subprefectureis a subprefecture of Hokkaidō, Japan. The subprefecture's capital is Kutchan. As of July 31, 2004, the estimated population was 256,184 and the area was 4,305.65 km².- Towns and villages by district :* Abuta District** Kimobetsu...
- KuromatsunaiKuromatsunai, Hokkaidois a town located in Suttsu District, Shiribeshi, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of March 2008, the town has an estimated population of 3,250 and a density of 9.76 persons per km². The total area is 345.47 km²....
- RankoshiRankoshi, Hokkaidois a town located in Isoya District, Shiribeshi, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 5,597 and a density of 13.23 persons per km². The total area is 449.68 km².-External links:* in Japanese...
- NisekoNiseko, Hokkaidois a town located in Abuta District, Shiribeshi, Hokkaidō, Japan. To the Japanese people, Niseko principally refers to a mountain range and a municipal area. However, overseas the name has come to refer to a wider area of ski resorts encompassing Hokkaido's Mount Yōtei, often referred to as the...
- KyōwaKyowa, Hokkaidois a town located in Iwanai District, Shiribeshi, Hokkaidō, Japan.Kyōwa's main economic activity is farming, with watermelon, Japanese melon, and sweet corn as major crops...
- NikiNiki, Hokkaidois a town located in Yoichi District, Shiribeshi, Hokkaidō, Japan.In 2007, the town had an estimated population of 3,943 and a density of 23.55 people per km². The town covers a land area of 167.93 km².- Geography :...
- YoichiYoichi, Hokkaidois a town located in the Yoichi District, Shiribeshi, Hokkaidō, Japan.-Demographics:As of 2008, the population of Yoichi is estimated to be 21,908 with a density of 162.21 persons per km². The total area of Yoichi is 140.60 km². The climate is mild , with temperatures ranging from -6°C to...
- OtaruOtaru, Hokkaidois a city and port in Shiribeshi, Hokkaido, Japan, northwest of Sapporo. The city faces the Ishikari Bay, and has long served as the main port of the bay. With its many historical buildings, Otaru is a popular tourist destination...
- Kuromatsunai
- Ishikari SubprefectureIshikari Subprefectureis a subprefecture of Hokkaidō prefecture, Japan, located in the western part of the island. Its population in 2003 was 2,279,943.There are 6 cities, three towns, and one village under its jurisdiction. The subprefectural capital is Sapporo, also the capital of Hokkaidō prefecture...
- Sapporo