Japan National Route 7

National Route 7 extends through Niigata Prefecture as part of a 471-kilometer highway system connecting multiple cities along the Sea of Japan coast.

The road network in Niigata Prefecture developed during the post-war period, becoming an official national route in 1952 under the Japanese Cabinet designation system.

The highway connects numerous regional festivals and events throughout Niigata Prefecture, facilitating access to local celebrations and traditional performances.

Multiple intersections along the Niigata section link to other national routes, including Routes 8, 17, 113, 116, 289, 350, and 402.

The southern terminus features a complex junction in Chuo-ku, Niigata, where seven different national routes converge at a single intersection point.

Location: Niigata Prefecture

Location: Yamagata Prefecture

Location: Akita Prefecture

Location: Aomori Prefecture

GPS coordinates: 37.92156,139.04681

Latest update: May 31, 2025 06:42