National Route 179 is a national highway of

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in Japan, with a total length of 158.7 km (98.61 mi).

History

Route 179 originally ran from Tsuyama to Chizu. This was redesignated as Route 53 in 1963.

References

National highways in Japan Roads in Hyōgo Prefecture Roads in Okayama Prefecture Roads in Tottori Prefecture {{Japan-road-stub