Japan National Route 17

National Route 17
国道17号 (Kokudō 17-gō?)
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Length: 350.3 km (217.7 mi)
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National highways of Japan
Expressways of Japan

National Route 17 is a highway on the island of Honshū in Japan. It originates at Nihonbashi in Chūō, Tokyo and terminates in the city of Niigata (the capital of Niigata Prefecture), where it meets Routes 7, 8, 49, 113 and 116). [1]

Route 17 measures 350.3 km in length. It incorporates parts of two ancient highways, the Nakasendō and Mikuni Kaidō. The newer Kan-Etsu Expressway parallels Route 17.

In addition to Chūō, Route 17 passes through Itabashi. It links the prefectural capitals of Saitama (Saitama Prefecture) and Maebashi (Gunma Prefecture).

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  1. ^ "一般国道17号". Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. Kanto Regional Development Bureau.. http://www.ktr.mlit.go.jp/honkyoku/road/jikoku/station/r017.html. Retrieved 2010-11-29. (Japanese)