Japan National Route 207
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Japan has a nationwide system of distinct from the expressways. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and other government agencies administer the national highways. Beginning in 1952, Japan classified these as Class 1 or Class 2. Class 1 highways had one- or two-digit numbers, while...
in Japan on the island of Kyūshū
Kyushu
is the third largest island of Japan and most southwesterly of its four main islands. Its alternate ancient names include , , and . The historical regional name is referred to Kyushu and its surrounding islands....
which runs from Saga City
Saga, Saga
is the capital of Saga Prefecture, located on the island of Kyūshū, Japan.Saga was the capital of Saga Domain in the Edo period, and largest city of former Hizen Province....
in Saga Prefecture
Saga Prefecture
is located in the northwest part of the island of Kyūshū, Japan. It touches both the Sea of Japan and the Ariake Sea. The western part of the prefecture is a region famous for producing ceramics and porcelain, particularly the towns of Karatsu, Imari, and Arita...
to Togitsu
Togitsu, Nagasaki
is a town located in Nishisonogi District, Nagasaki, Japan.As of January 1, 2009, the town has an estimated population of 30,023 and a density of 1,450 persons per km². The total area is 20.73 km².-External links:*...
in Nagasaki Prefecture
Nagasaki Prefecture
is a prefecture of Japan located on the island of Kyūshū. The capital is the city of Nagasaki.- History :Nagasaki Prefecture was created by merging of the western half of the former province of Hizen with the island provinces of Tsushima and Iki...
. From Kōhoku
Kōhoku, Saga
is a town located in Kishima District, Saga Prefecture, Japan. It is known as a crossroads for railways and national highways, and as such has dubbed itself "the navel of Saga".-Geography:*Mountains: The northern part of the city is gradually mountainous....
it runs along the Ariake Sea
Ariake Sea
The is a body of salt water surrounded by Fukuoka, Saga, Nagasaki, and Kumamoto Prefectures, all of which lie on the island of Kyūshū in Japan. It is the largest bay in Kyūshū. Its deepest point is only about 50 m deep, and extreme tides exceed 4 m. It is used for aquaculture, with nori...
towards Isahaya
Isahaya, Nagasaki
is a city located in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan.The city was founded on September 1, 1940. On March 1, 2005, the city expanded through a merger with the surrounding towns of Tarami, Moriyama, Iimori, Takaki and Konagai merged to form the new city of Isahaya...
. Hence, that portion of the road runs mostly parallel to the Nagasaki Main Line.
Route Data
- Length: 112.3 km (69.8 mi)
- Origin: SagaSaga, Sagais the capital of Saga Prefecture, located on the island of Kyūshū, Japan.Saga was the capital of Saga Domain in the Edo period, and largest city of former Hizen Province....
(junction with Route 264Route 264 (Japan)National Route 264 is a national highway of Japan connecting Saga, Saga and Kurume, Fukuoka in Japan, with a total length of 27.4 km ....
) - Terminus: TogitsuTogitsu, Nagasakiis a town located in Nishisonogi District, Nagasaki, Japan.As of January 1, 2009, the town has an estimated population of 30,023 and a density of 1,450 persons per km². The total area is 20.73 km².-External links:*...
(junction with Route 206Route 206 (Japan)National Route 206 is a national highway of Japan connecting Nagasaki, Nagasaki and Sasebo, Nagasaki in Japan, with a total length of 72.6 km ....
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History
- 1953-05-28 - Second Class National Highway 207 (from SagaSaga, Sagais the capital of Saga Prefecture, located on the island of Kyūshū, Japan.Saga was the capital of Saga Domain in the Edo period, and largest city of former Hizen Province....
to IsahayaIsahaya, Nagasakiis a city located in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan.The city was founded on September 1, 1940. On March 1, 2005, the city expanded through a merger with the surrounding towns of Tarami, Moriyama, Iimori, Takaki and Konagai merged to form the new city of Isahaya...
) - 1965-04-01 - General National Highway 207 (from Saga to Isahaya)
- 1982-04-01 - General National Highway 207 (from Saga to TogitsuTogitsu, Nagasakiis a town located in Nishisonogi District, Nagasaki, Japan.As of January 1, 2009, the town has an estimated population of 30,023 and a density of 1,450 persons per km². The total area is 20.73 km².-External links:*...
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Overlapping sections
- From OgiOgi, Sagais a city located in the central part of Saga on the island of Kyūshū, Japan.On March 3, 2005 Ogi District was dissolved when the old town of Ogi absorbed the towns of Ashikari, Mikatsuki and Ushizu, all from Ogi District, to become Ogi City...
(Maemitsue intersection) to KōhokuKōhoku, Sagais a town located in Kishima District, Saga Prefecture, Japan. It is known as a crossroads for railways and national highways, and as such has dubbed itself "the navel of Saga".-Geography:*Mountains: The northern part of the city is gradually mountainous....
(Higashibun intersection), and from IsahayaIsahaya, Nagasakiis a city located in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan.The city was founded on September 1, 1940. On March 1, 2005, the city expanded through a merger with the surrounding towns of Tarami, Moriyama, Iimori, Takaki and Konagai merged to form the new city of Isahaya...
to Tarami (Kikitsu StationKikitsu Stationis a train station in Tarami-chō, Isahaya, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by JR Kyushu and is on the Nagasaki Main Line. The Nagasaki Main Line splits into the "new line" and the "old line" at this station. Also, the Rapid Service train Sea Side Liner stops here...
east entrance intersection): Route 34 - From Isahaya (Obunakoshi intersection) to Tarami (Kikitsu Station east entrance intersection): Route 57
- From ShiroishiShiroishi, Sagais a town located in Kishima District, Saga Prefecture, Japan.On January 1, 2005 Shiroshi absorbed the towns of Fukudomi and Ariake, all from Kishima District, to become the new and expanded town of Shiroshi.-Geography:...
(Ariake-chō Meguritsu intersection) to KashimaKashima, Sagais a city located in the southern part of Saga Prefecture on the island of Kyūshū, Japan.-Geography:Kashima is located about 60 kilometers southwest of Saga City. It borders the Ariake Sea to the east and Nagasaki Prefecture to the southwest...
(Shimego intersection): Route 444
Municipalities passed through
- Saga PrefectureSaga Prefectureis located in the northwest part of the island of Kyūshū, Japan. It touches both the Sea of Japan and the Ariake Sea. The western part of the prefecture is a region famous for producing ceramics and porcelain, particularly the towns of Karatsu, Imari, and Arita...
- SagaSaga, Sagais the capital of Saga Prefecture, located on the island of Kyūshū, Japan.Saga was the capital of Saga Domain in the Edo period, and largest city of former Hizen Province....
, KubotaKubota, Sagawas a town located in Saga District, Saga, Japan.On October 1, 2007 Kubota, along with the towns of Higashiyoka and Kawasoe, all from Saga District, was merged into the expanded city of Saga....
, OgiOgi, Sagais a city located in the central part of Saga on the island of Kyūshū, Japan.On March 3, 2005 Ogi District was dissolved when the old town of Ogi absorbed the towns of Ashikari, Mikatsuki and Ushizu, all from Ogi District, to become Ogi City...
, KōhokuKōhoku, Sagais a town located in Kishima District, Saga Prefecture, Japan. It is known as a crossroads for railways and national highways, and as such has dubbed itself "the navel of Saga".-Geography:*Mountains: The northern part of the city is gradually mountainous....
, ShiroishiShiroishi, Sagais a town located in Kishima District, Saga Prefecture, Japan.On January 1, 2005 Shiroshi absorbed the towns of Fukudomi and Ariake, all from Kishima District, to become the new and expanded town of Shiroshi.-Geography:...
, KashimaKashima, Sagais a city located in the southern part of Saga Prefecture on the island of Kyūshū, Japan.-Geography:Kashima is located about 60 kilometers southwest of Saga City. It borders the Ariake Sea to the east and Nagasaki Prefecture to the southwest...
, TaraTara, Sagais a town and peninsula located in Fujitsu District, Saga, Japan.-Geography:Tara is bordered by Isahaya, Ōmura, Kashima and the Ariake Sea. On a clear day, it is possible to see the mountains across the sea. Tara includes Mount Tara and Mount Kyoga, which are two of the highest mountains in...
- Saga
- Nagasaki PrefectureNagasaki Prefectureis a prefecture of Japan located on the island of Kyūshū. The capital is the city of Nagasaki.- History :Nagasaki Prefecture was created by merging of the western half of the former province of Hizen with the island provinces of Tsushima and Iki...
- IsahayaIsahaya, Nagasakiis a city located in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan.The city was founded on September 1, 1940. On March 1, 2005, the city expanded through a merger with the surrounding towns of Tarami, Moriyama, Iimori, Takaki and Konagai merged to form the new city of Isahaya...
, NagayoNagayo, Nagasakiis a town located in Nishisonogi District, Nagasaki, Japan.As of January 1, 2009, the town has an estimated population of 42,215 and a density of 1,470 persons per km². The total area is 28.81 km².-External links:*...
, TogitsuTogitsu, Nagasakiis a town located in Nishisonogi District, Nagasaki, Japan.As of January 1, 2009, the town has an estimated population of 30,023 and a density of 1,450 persons per km². The total area is 20.73 km².-External links:*...
- Isahaya
Main connecting roads
- Route 208Route 208 (Japan)National Route 208 is a national highway of Japan connecting Kumamoto, Kumamoto and Saga, Saga in Japan, with a total length of 84.7 km ....
, Route 263Route 263 (Japan)National Route 263 is a national highway of Japan connecting Sawara-ku, Fukuoka and Saga, Saga in Japan, with a total length of 48 km ....
, Route 204Route 204 (Japan)National Route 204 is a national highway of Japan connecting Karatsu, Saga and Sasebo, Nagasaki in Japan, with a total length of 157 km ....
(Saga) - Route 34 (Ogi, Kōhoku, Isahaya)
- Route 444 (Shiroishi, Kashima)
- Route 498Japan National Route 498National Route 498 is a national highway of Japan connecting between Kashima, Saga and Sasebo, Nagasaki in Japan, with total length has 56.6 km ....
(Kashima) - Route 57 (Isahaya)
- Route 206Route 206 (Japan)National Route 206 is a national highway of Japan connecting Nagasaki, Nagasaki and Sasebo, Nagasaki in Japan, with a total length of 72.6 km ....
(Togitsu)