Japan National Route 10

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National Route 10 国道10号 (Kokudō Jū-gō, 国道10号?)
Length:	465.4 km (289 mi)
National highways of Japan
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National Route 10 is a Japanese highway on the island of Kyūshū. It originates at the intersection with Route 2 in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka and passes through the prefectural capitals of Ōita and Miyazaki, terminating at the intersection with Route 3 in Kagoshima. Route 10 follows the eastern coast along the Inland Sea and the Hyuga Sea. For much of its length, it parallels the JR Kyushu Nippo Main Line. Route 10 measures 465.4 km in length.

[edit] Route Data

• Length: 465.4 km (289.2 mi)
• Origin: Moji-ku, Kitakyushu (originates at junction with Route 2)
• Terminus: Kagoshima (ends at Junction with Routes 3 and 225)
• Major cities: Oita, Miyazaki, Miyakonojo

[edit] History

• 1952-12-04 - First Class National Highway 10 (from Kitakyushu to Kagoshima)
• 1965-04-01 - General National Highway 10 (from Kitakyushu to Kagoshima)