National Route 8 | |
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国道8号 (Kokudō hachi-gō?) | |
Route information | |
Length: | 574.1 km (356.7 mi) |
Highway system | |
National highways of Japan Expressways of Japan |
National Route 8 is an important highway in the Hokuriku and Kansai regions. It connects the prefectural capitals of Niigata, Toyama, Kanazawa (Ishikawa Prefecture), Fukui, Otsu (Shiga Prefecture), and Kyoto.
Route 8 is the inspiration for the popular / Hachiban Ramen chain of noodle shops popular in the Hokuriku region.