title: Japan National Route 23
text: # 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
  