Japan National Route 1, Primary national highway in central Honshu, Japan
National Route 1 extends 760 kilometers from Tokyo to Osaka, crossing through Kanagawa, Shizuoka, Aichi, Mie, Shiga, and Kyoto prefectures.
The road follows the ancient Tokaido path, which connected Edo with Kyoto during the shogunate period, featuring post stations for travelers.
The route connects numerous temples, shrines, and traditional districts across eight prefectures, representing different regional traditions and architectural styles.
Modern infrastructure includes English signage, multiple rest areas, service stations, and connections to major expressways throughout the journey.
The road system incorporates 139 kilometers of alternate routes and bypasses while maintaining the same route number designation.
Location: Tokyo
Location: Kanagawa Prefecture
Location: Shizuoka Prefecture
Location: Aichi Prefecture
Location: Mie Prefecture
Location: Shiga Prefecture
Location: Kyoto Prefecture
Location: Osaka Prefecture
Official opening: 1952
Operator: 関東地方整備局;中部地方整備局;近畿地方整備局;横浜市;神奈川県
GPS coordinates: 35.68411,139.77447
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:08
Aokigahara
105.4 km
Mount Fuji
101.1 km
Kiyomizu-dera
370.3 km
Osaka Castle
402.1 km
Kinkaku-ji
374.2 km
Tōdai-ji
374.7 km
Tokyo Tower
3.9 km
Nagoya Castle
266.7 km
Nijō Castle
373.1 km
Fushimi Inari-taisha
372.1 km
Azuchi Castle
334.9 km
Kyoto Prefecture
372.2 km
Enryaku-ji
363.4 km
Byōdō-in
371.1 km
Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gū
44.5 km
Tokyo Imperial Palace
2 km
Tōkyū Den'en-Toshi Line
30.5 km
Tōdai-ji Daibutsu
374.7 km
Hikone Castle
322.5 km
Inuyama Castle
258.9 km
Meiji Shrine
6.9 km
Ginkaku-ji
368.3 km
Mikasa
45.3 km
Odawara Castle
74.1 km
Fuji Five Lakes
87.1 km
National Diet Library
2.8 km
Tō-ji
373.9 km
Kyōto Station
372.7 kmReviews
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