Japan National Route 308, National motorway between Osaka and Nara, Japan
Japan National Route 308 is a national road that extends roughly 39 kilometers from central Osaka through Higashiosaka and Ikoma to Nara Prefecture. The route connects with several major highways including Routes 25, 170, and 479, linking commercial and residential areas along its path.
The road was established in 1970 by the Japanese government as part of the nationwide transportation network connecting major cities and prefectures. Its development reflected the growing need to support movement of people and goods between Osaka and Nara as the region expanded.
The road passes through different Japanese neighborhoods with commercial areas, housing zones, and traditional districts that reveal how local people live and work. Travelers can observe how communities are organized differently along the route, from busy shopping streets to quieter residential blocks.
Drivers should expect varying traffic patterns that differ depending on the time of day and day of the week, especially in the urban sections. Planning your travel time carefully helps avoid congestion during rush periods.
The road runs partly along the path of the ancient Daini Hanna transportation corridor, a historic trade route that existed long before this modern road. This layering shows how geography has guided movement of people for many centuries.
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