5031-1 Fukushima, Kiso Town, Kiso District, Nagano Prefecture
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¥500
Explore the Fukushima Sekisho Museum, a faithful reconstruction of one of Japan's four major checkpoints. Located midway along the Nakasendo Highway, this historical site played a crucial role in controlling traffic for approximately 270 years. Discover exhibits featuring documents related to checkpoint passage and weaponry used at the time. The museum offers a glimpse into the Edo period, showcasing how the checkpoint monitored the movement of people and goods. Located in Kiso, Nagano, the museum is accessible from Ina IC (30km, 40 minutes) or Nakatsugawa IC (61km, 80 minutes), and is a 25-minute walk from Kiso-Fukushima Station on the JR Chuo Main Line. A rest area is available on the premises.