Japan National Route 23
# Japan National Route 23

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

## Route data

* Length: 213.7 kilometres (132.8 mi)
* 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, Aichi.

## Intersects with

* Aichi Prefecture
* Mie Prefecture
