Hakone Checkpoint Museum (Hakone)

Japan / Kanagawa / Yugawara / Hakone / Hakone, 1
 museum, place with historical importance, checkpoint
For the purpose of preventing feudal lords from rebeling against him, Hidetada Tokugawa placed this check point in 1619. Guns were not allowed to be brought in and women were not allowed to get out of Edo.In 1869, the Check Point was abolished and demolished. Since then, the ruin has been a noted place in Hakone, designated as an Important cultural Property in 1922

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Coordinates:   35°11'36"N   139°1'34"E
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