Nagashima, Kaminoseki-cho, Kumage-gun, Yamaguchi Prefecture
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Explore the Former Kaminoseki Bansho, a historic guard station originally established in 1632 and relocated to Kaminoseki in 1771. This restored Edo-era structure once served as a crucial checkpoint for maritime traffic in the Seto Inland Sea. See the crest of the Mōri clan of the Chōshū Domain on the ogre tiles. Located in Nagashima, Kaminoseki, it's a 50-minute bus ride from JR Yanai Station, followed by a short walk from the "To Funaba" bus stop. Visit to step back in time and learn about the region's maritime history. Open to the public after being restored in 1996.