Japan National Route 23

National Route 23 (国道23号, Kokudō nijūsan-gō) is a national highway connecting Toyohashi and Ise, Mie in Japan.

National Route 23
国道23号
Route information
Length	213.7 km (132.8 mi)
Existed	4 December 1952–present
Major junctions
East end	National Route 1 in Toyohashi
West end	Ise Shrine in Ise
Location
Country	Japan
Highway system
National highways of Japan Expressways of Japan
← National Route 22 → National Route 24

Route data

• Length: 213.7 kilometres (132.8 miles)
• Origin: Toyohashi (originates at junction with Route 1)
• Terminus: Ise (ends at Ise Shrine)
• Major cities: Nishio, Nagoya, Yokkaichi and Tsu

History

• 4 December 1952 - Designated as First Class National Highway 23 (from Yokkaichi, Mie to Ise, Mie)
• 1 April 1965 - Designated as General National Highway 23 (from Yokkaichi, Mie to Ise, Mie)
• 1 April 1975 - The highway was extended with the addition of a section between Yokkaichi, Mie and Toyohashi.

Intersects with

• Aichi Prefecture
• Mie Prefecture