Japan National Route 365, road in Japan
Japan National Route 365 is a national road that runs through five prefectures in central Japan: Ishikawa, Fukui, Gifu, Shiga, and Mie. It connects a variety of landscapes along its course, including forested mountain sections, agricultural plains, and small urban centers.
Route 365 follows the course of older trade and travel paths that crossed central Japan long before the modern road network was built. It was officially established as a national route in the 20th century, when Japan expanded its road infrastructure across rural regions.
Route 365 passes through rural areas where traditional wooden buildings and small roadside shrines are still a common sight. Farmland and quiet villages alternate along the way, giving a sense of everyday life in the Japanese countryside far from major cities.
A valid international driving permit along with your home license is required to drive in Japan, where traffic moves on the left. Some stretches of this route pass through remote areas where road signs may appear only in Japanese, so a navigation tool is recommended.
The road passes close to Sekigahara, where a battle fought in 1600 effectively determined who would control Japan for the next two and a half centuries. Drivers on this stretch pass through an ordinary-looking valley that played a defining role in the country's political history.
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