4577 Kiga, Hosoe-cho, Kita-ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture
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¥500
The Hamamatsu City Kiga Sekisho is a reconstructed checkpoint on the former Hime Kaido road, established by Tokugawa Ieyasu in 1601. Explore the restored gate, guardhouse, watchtower, and jail, offering a glimpse into Edo-era travel and security. The site features exhibits of historical documents, passes, and other checkpoint-related materials. Located a short walk from Kiga Station on the Tenryu Hamanako Railroad, it's an easily accessible historical site. Open from 9:00 to 16:30, with a small admission fee, it provides a quick and interesting look into Japan's past.
Administrator: Hamamatsu City Barrier-free facilities: Guide dogs allowed ○ Wheelchair-accessible toilet ○