Japan National Route 42
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National Route 42 is a national highway
connecting Hamamatsu, Shizuoka
and Wakayama, Wakayama
in Japan
. Part of the route requires crossing Ise Bay
on the Ise-wan Ferry
.
It is the 8th longest national highway in Japan.
Aichi Prefecture
Mie Prefecture
Wakayama Prefecture
Aichi Prefecture
Mie Prefecture
Wakayama Prefecture
National highways of Japan
Japan has a nationwide system of distinct from the expressways. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and other government agencies administer the national highways. Beginning in 1952, Japan classified these as Class 1 or Class 2. Class 1 highways had one- or two-digit numbers, while...
connecting Hamamatsu, Shizuoka
Hamamatsu, Shizuoka
is a city located in western Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. On July 1, 2005, the city merged with 11 surrounding cities and towns. It became a city designated by government ordinance on April 1, 2007.- History :...
and Wakayama, Wakayama
Wakayama, Wakayama
is the capital city of Wakayama Prefecture in the Kansai region of Japan.-Background:Wakayama occupies 4% of the land area and has 40% of Wakayama prefecture's population. The city was founded on April 1, 1889....
in Japan
Japan
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. Part of the route requires crossing Ise Bay
Ise Bay
Ise Bay is a bay located at the mouth of the Kiso River between Mie and Aichi Prefectures in Japan. Ise Bay has an average depth of 19.5 metres and a maximum depth of 30 metres toward the centre. The mouth of the bay is 9 kilometres wide and is connected to the smaller Mikawa Bay by two channels:...
on the Ise-wan Ferry
Ise-wan Ferry
The , or Ise Bay Ferry is a ferry that runs between the Port of Toba in Toba, Mie Prefecture and the Port of Irago in Tahara, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. The ferry is operated by the Ise-wan Ferry Corporation....
.
It is the 8th longest national highway in Japan.
Route Data
- Length: 504.6 km (313.5 mi)
- Origin: HamamatsuHamamatsu, Shizuokais a city located in western Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. On July 1, 2005, the city merged with 11 surrounding cities and towns. It became a city designated by government ordinance on April 1, 2007.- History :...
(originates at junction with Route 1Route 1 (Japan)National Route 1 is a major highway on the island of Honshū in Japan. It connects Chūō, Tokyo in the Kantō region with the city of Osaka, Osaka Prefecture in the Kansai region, passing through the Chūbu region en route. It follows the old Tōkaidō westward from Tokyo to Kyoto, and the old Kyo Kaidō...
) - Terminus: Wakayama cityWakayama, Wakayamais the capital city of Wakayama Prefecture in the Kansai region of Japan.-Background:Wakayama occupies 4% of the land area and has 40% of Wakayama prefecture's population. The city was founded on April 1, 1889....
- Major cities: TaharaTahara, Aichiis a city located in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of August 2011, the city had an estimated population of 63,886 and a population density of 338 persons per km². The total area was 188.81 km².-Geography:...
, TobaToba, Mieis a city in Mie, Japan.Toba is the site of the Toba Aquarium, which houses such animals as dugongs, African manatees, porpoises, and a wide-variety of aquatic life....
, IseIse, Mie, formerly called Ujiyamada , is a city located in eastern Mie Prefecture, on the island of Honshū, Japan.Ise is home to Ise Grand Shrine, the most sacred Shintō Shrine in Japan, and is thus a very popular destination for tourists. The city has a long-standing nickname—Shinto —that roughly means...
, MatsusakaMatsusaka, Mie, sometimes called Matsuzaka, is a city located in central Mie Prefecture, on the island of Honshū, Japan. The city is famous for its beef.-Founding:...
, OwaseOwase, Mieis a city located in the south of Mie, Japan. As of 2008, the city has an estimated population of 21,002 and the density of 109 persons per km². The total area is 193.16 km²....
, KumanoKumano, Mieis a city located in Mie, Japan.The city was founded on November 3, 1954.On November 1, 2005 the town of Kiwa, from Minamimuro District, was merged into Kumano....
, ShingūShingu, Wakayamais a city located in Wakayama, Japan.As of May 1, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 32,288, with a household number of 16,003, and the density of 126.41 persons per km². The total area is 255.43 km²....
, TanabeTanabe, Wakayamais the second biggest city in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan.As of 2008 , the city has an estimated population of 80,398 and a density of 78.3 persons per km². The total area is 1026.77 km². The city was founded on May 20, 1942.Tanabe is on the coast and surrounded by mountains...
, and GobōGobo, Wakayamais a city located in Wakayama, Japan.As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 27,483 and the density of . The total area is .The city was founded on April 1, 1954....
Passes through
Shizuoka PrefectureShizuoka Prefecture
is a prefecture of Japan located in the Chūbu region on Honshu island. The capital is the city of Shizuoka.- History :Shizuoka prefecture was formed from the former Tōtōmi, Suruga and Izu provinces.The area was the home of the first Tokugawa Shogun...
- HamamatsuHamamatsu, Shizuokais a city located in western Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. On July 1, 2005, the city merged with 11 surrounding cities and towns. It became a city designated by government ordinance on April 1, 2007.- History :...
• KosaiKosai, Shizuokais a city located in far western Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 2010, the city has an estimated population of 60,582 and a density of 699 persons per km². The total area is 85.65 km².-Geography:...
Aichi Prefecture
Aichi Prefecture
is a prefecture of Japan located in the Chūbu region. The region of Aichi is also known as the Tōkai region. The capital is Nagoya. It is the focus of the Chūkyō Metropolitan Area.- History :...
- ToyohashiToyohashi, Aichiis a city located in Aichi Prefecture, Japan.The city was founded on August 1, 1906. As of January 1, 2010, the city has an estimated population of 383,691 and a density of 1,468.62 persons per km². The total area is . By size, Toyohashi was Aichi Prefecture's second-largest city until March 31,...
• TaharaTahara, Aichiis a city located in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of August 2011, the city had an estimated population of 63,886 and a population density of 338 persons per km². The total area was 188.81 km².-Geography:...
Mie Prefecture
Mie Prefecture
is a prefecture of Japan which is part of the Kansai regions on Honshū island. The capital is the city of Tsu.- History :Until the Meiji Restoration, Mie prefecture was known as Ise Province and Iga Province....
- TobaToba, Mieis a city in Mie, Japan.Toba is the site of the Toba Aquarium, which houses such animals as dugongs, African manatees, porpoises, and a wide-variety of aquatic life....
• IseIse, Mie, formerly called Ujiyamada , is a city located in eastern Mie Prefecture, on the island of Honshū, Japan.Ise is home to Ise Grand Shrine, the most sacred Shintō Shrine in Japan, and is thus a very popular destination for tourists. The city has a long-standing nickname—Shinto —that roughly means...
• MeiwaMeiwa, Mieis a town located in the Taki District, of central Mie Prefecture, on the island of Honshū, Japan.In 1958, the town of Sanwa and the village of Saimei merged to form the town of Meiwa.-History:...
• MatsusakaMatsusaka, Mie, sometimes called Matsuzaka, is a city located in central Mie Prefecture, on the island of Honshū, Japan. The city is famous for its beef.-Founding:...
• TakiTaki, Mieis a town in Taki District, Mie, Japan.On January 1, 2006 the village of Seiwa, from Taki District, was merged into Taki.As of 2010 the town has an estimated population of 15,457 and a density of 150 persons per km²...
• ŌdaiOdai, Mieis a town located in Taki District, central Mie, on the island of Honshū, Japan.On January 10, 2006 the village of Miyagawa, from Taki District, was merged into Ōdai....
• TaikiTaiki, Mieis a town located in Watarai District, Mie, Japan. The town was formed on February 14, 2005 from the merger of the towns of Kisei and Ōmiya and the village of Ōuchiyama....
• KihokuKihoku, Mieis a town in Kitamuro District, Mie, Japan. The town was founded on October 11, 2005 from the merger of the towns of Miyama and Kiinagashima.As of April 1, 2010, the town has an estimated population of 18,283 and density of 71.1 persons per km². The total area is 257.01 km². Kihoku is surrounded...
• OwaseOwase, Mieis a city located in the south of Mie, Japan. As of 2008, the city has an estimated population of 21,002 and the density of 109 persons per km². The total area is 193.16 km²....
• KumanoKumano, Mieis a city located in Mie, Japan.The city was founded on November 3, 1954.On November 1, 2005 the town of Kiwa, from Minamimuro District, was merged into Kumano....
• MihamaMihama, Mieis a town located in Minamimuro District, Mie, Japan.As of 2010, the town has an estimated population of 9,489 and a density of 107 persons per km². The total area is 88.28 km²....
• KihōKiho, Mieis a town located in Minamimuro District, Mie, Japan.On January 10, 2006 the village of Udono from Minamimuro District was merged into Kihō.As of 2010 the town has an estimated population of 12,007 and a density of 151 persons per km². The total area is 79.66 km².-External links:*...
Wakayama Prefecture
Wakayama Prefecture
is a prefecture of Japan located on the Kii Peninsula in the Kansai region on Honshū island. The capital is the city of Wakayama.- History :Present-day Wakayama is mostly the western part of the province of Kii.- 1953 Wakayama Prefecture flood disaster :...
- ShingūShingu, Wakayamais a city located in Wakayama, Japan.As of May 1, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 32,288, with a household number of 16,003, and the density of 126.41 persons per km². The total area is 255.43 km²....
• NachikatsuuraNachikatsuura, Wakayamais a town located in Higashimuro District, Wakayama, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 18,795 and a density of 102.45 persons per km². The total area is 183.45 km²....
• TaijiTaiji, Wakayamais a town located in Higashimuro District, Wakayama, Japan.As of 1 January 2011, the town has an estimated population of 3,225 and a population density of 541 persons per km². The total area is 5.96 km². Taiji is the smallest local government by area in Wakayama Prefecture because, unlike others,...
• KushimotoKushimoto, Wakayama-Demographics:The population of Kushimoto is 20,618, consisting of 9,561 men and 11,057 women. There are a total of 9,397 families.-Junior high schools:*Kushimoto Junior High School*Kushimoto-Nishi Junior High School*Nishi-Mukai Junior High School...
• SusamiSusami, Wakayamais a town located in Nishimuro District, Wakayama, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 5,712 and a density of 32.70 persons per km². The total area is 174.70 km².- Trivia :...
• ShirahamaShirahama, Wakayamais a town located in Nishimuro District, Wakayama, Japan.On March 1, 2006 the town of Hikigawa, from Nishimuro District, was merged into Shirahama....
• MinabeMinabe, Wakayamais a small town located in Wakayama in the Kansai region of Japan. Situated on a small bay of the Pacific ocean and surrounded by mountains, it is a quiet and picturesque farming community of about 14,000 people. Its location has been mentioned in ancient texts since the 8th century, but the basic...
• InamiInami, Wakayamais a town located in Hidaka District, Wakayama, Japan.As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 9,626 and a density of 84.71 people per km². The total area is 113.63 km².-External links:*...
• GobōGobo, Wakayamais a city located in Wakayama, Japan.As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 27,483 and the density of . The total area is .The city was founded on April 1, 1954....
• HidakaHidaka, Wakayamais a town located in Hidaka District, Wakayama, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 7,202 and a density of 155.15 persons per km². The total area is 46.42 km².-External links:*...
• YuraYura, Wakayamais a town located in Hidaka District, Wakayama, Japan.As of 2007, the town has an estimated population of 7,451 and a density of 242.4 persons per km². The total area is 30.74 km².-External links:*...
• HirogawaHirogawa, Wakayamais a town located in Arida District, Wakayama, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 8,221 and a density of 125.80 persons per km²...
• YuasaYuasa, Wakayamais a town located in Arida District, Wakayama, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 15,020 and a density of 722.12 persons per km². The total area is 20.80 km².-External links:*...
• AridagawaAridagawa, Wakayama-External links:*...
• AridaArida, Wakayamais a city in Wakayama, Japan. As of 2008, the city had an estimated population of 30,787 in an area totalling 36.91 km². The city was founded on May 1, 1956, when the neighbouring four towns of Minoshima, Miyazaki, Yasuda and Miahara merged to form a single city. The main industries in Arida and...
• KainanKainan, Wakayamais a city located in Wakayama, Japan.As of 2008, the city has an estimated population of 55,763. The total area is 101.18 km².The city was founded on May 1, 1934.On April 1, 2005 the town of Shimotsu, from Kaisō District, was merged into Kainan....
• WakayamaWakayama, Wakayamais the capital city of Wakayama Prefecture in the Kansai region of Japan.-Background:Wakayama occupies 4% of the land area and has 40% of Wakayama prefecture's population. The city was founded on April 1, 1889....
Intersects with
Shizuoka Prefecture- Route 1
- Route 257
- Route 301
Aichi Prefecture
- Route 259
Mie Prefecture
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Wakayama Prefecture
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- Hanwa Expressway
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- Yuasa-Gobō Bypass
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