National Route 41 | |
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Yon-ichi, Shippin 国道41号 (Kokudō Yonjūichi-gō?) |
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Route information | |
Length: | 252.1 km (156.6 mi) |
Existed: | 1953 – present |
Major junctions | |
South end: | Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture |
North end: | Toyama, Toyama Prefecture |
Highway system | |
National highways of Japan Expressways of Japan |
National Route 41 (国道41号 Kokudō Yonjūichi-gō?) is a national highway connecting Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, and Toyama, Toyama Prefecture, Japan. The bulk of the road run throughs Gifu Prefecture. The route is also referred to as Yon-ichi and Shippin, based on the Japanese readings for the route numbering.
The road generally follows the route of JR Central's Takayama Main Line, except for a few locations around the cities of Takayama and Hida. The northern part of the route is generally used for sightseeing and the southern part is for industry. As a result, the northern areas are generally crowded only on weekends and holidays, whereas the southern areas, especially around Nagoya, have high traffic volume every day.