National Route 53 is a national highway of Japan connecting Okayama and Tottori.
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| 国道53号 | ||||
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| Length | 138.5 km[1] (86.1 mi) | |||
| Existed | 1 April 1963–present | |||
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| North end |  National Route 9 in Tottori | |||
| South end |    National Route 30 / National Route 180 / National Route 250 in Kita-ku, Okayama | |||
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| Country | Japan | |||
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History
Route 53 was originally designated on 18 May 1953 as National Route 179, and this was redesignated as Route 53 when the route was promoted to a class 1 highway.
Route data
- Length: 138.5 km (86.06 mi).
References
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