Japan National Route 2, National highway connecting Osaka to Kitakyushu, Japan
National Route 2 extends for 533.2 kilometers across multiple prefectures, linking major cities from Osaka through Hyogo, Okayama, Hiroshima, Yamaguchi, and Fukuoka.
The road follows the ancient Sanyodo pathway, which served as a vital transportation route during the Edo period connecting western Japan's commercial centers.
The route passes through regions known for their regional specialties, connecting travelers to local festivals, traditional markets, and numerous historical landmarks.
Motorists can access multiple expressway connections along National Route 2, with service areas providing rest facilities and fuel stations at regular intervals.
The highway traverses the Kanmon Straits through an underwater tunnel, connecting the main island of Honshu to Kyushu at Shimonoseki and Kitakyushu.
Location: Osaka Prefecture
Location: Hyōgo Prefecture
Location: Okayama Prefecture
Location: Hiroshima Prefecture
Location: Yamaguchi Prefecture
Location: Fukuoka Prefecture
GPS coordinates: 34.69822,135.50064
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:51
Osaka Ekimae Buildings
390 m
Osaka Umeda Twin Towers South
415 m
梅田花月
393 m
Osaka Marubiru Building
398 m
Umeda Hankyu Building
482 m
Dōjima Rice Exchange
382 m
Taiyū-ji
508 m
Osaka Ekimae Building No.3
151 m
Umeda DT Tower
328 m
中之島セントラルタワー
544 m
Dojima Avanza
383 m
Osaka Fukoku Seimei Building
454 m
新ダイビル
319 m
大阪第一生命大廈
445 m
Umeda Square Building
349 m
Aqua堂島
506 m
Osaka City Hall
503 m
堂島ビルヂング
311 m
Shin-Hankyu Building
324 m
Ōe Bridge
392 m
Suishō Bridge
466 m
東京建物梅田大廈
338 m
大江ビルヂング
289 m
Dōjima Yakushidō
367 m
Hōsei-ji
199 m
Honden-ji
291 m
ナスキーホール・梅田
422 m
Nakanoshima Garden Bridge
444 mReviews
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