The , signed as Route 4 is one of the radial routes of the

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system in the

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area. Route 4 runs west from Miyakezaka Junction (with the

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) in

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and runs for 8.44 miles (13.5 km) through

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, and

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. The Route 4 designation ends at the Takaido Interchange and the expressway continues as the intercity

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via Yamanashi and

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History

*August 2, 1964 - Miyakezaka Junction - Hatsudai Temporary Exit section opened *August 15, 1973 - Eifuku Exit - Takaido Interchange section opened *September 27, 1973 - Hatsudai Exit - Eihuku Exit section opened *May 18, 1976 - Completing the entire route.

Exit list

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