Japan National Route 9

National Route 9 (国道9号, Kokudō kyū-gō) is an important highway in the Kansai and Chūgoku regions.

It connects the prefectural capitals of Kyoto, Tottori, Matsue (Shimane Prefecture), and Yamaguchi.

Other significant cities along the route include Yonago, Tottori and Shimonoseki.

National Route 9 also passes through parts of Hyōgo Prefecture.

This article relating to the roads and highways in Japan is a stub.

Route 9 on the Sea of Japan shore in Tottori