Japan National Route 18, National highway in central regions, Japan
National Route 18 extends through mountainous landscapes connecting Takasaki with multiple cities across Gunma and Nagano prefectures over 193.9 kilometers.
The road network received its official designation as General National Highway 18 in April 1965, forming a crucial transportation link between eastern and western Japan.
The route passes through numerous municipalities, including Karuizawa and Ueda, where travelers encounter traditional Japanese architecture and regional food specialties.
Multiple service areas and rest stops along the route provide necessary amenities for travelers, including fuel stations, restaurants, and information centers.
A section of National Route 18 forms part of the Japan Romantic Road, showcasing mountain views and traditional towns between Ueda and Nikko.
Location: Gunma Prefecture
Location: Nagano Prefecture
Location: Niigata Prefecture
GPS coordinates: 36.33337,138.99147
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:46
Takasaki Byakue Daikannon
2.7 km
Takasaki Castle
1.5 km
Daruma-ji
3.1 km
Gunma Music Center
1.5 km
Takasaki City Theatre
2.8 km
Mitsudera
4.7 km
Kanaizawa Stele
5.8 km
Takasaki City Hall
1.7 km
Yamada Kamachi Museum of Art, Takasaki
1.7 km
高崎タワー21
2.4 km
Jigen-in
2.7 km
Kamitsukenu Haniwano-sato Park
5.1 km
Kamitsukeno-sato Museum of Archaeology
5.1 km
Kannonzuka Kofun
4.7 km
Sengenyama-kofun
5.4 km
佐野橋
4.3 km
Daishō Gokoku-ji
3.8 km
Château de Negoya
6.2 km
Takasaki Museum of Art
2.2 km
Gunma Prefectural Museum of Literature in Commemoration of Bunmei Tsuchiya
5.5 km
Otsurumaki-kofun
6.1 km
高崎市浜川陸上競技場
3.7 km
安国寺
1.9 km
中乗橋
1.9 km
興禅寺
2 km
Hodota Kofun Cluster
5.1 km
Takasaki City Central Library
1.3 km
Installation ferroviaire de Sano Shingojo
3.8 kmReviews
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