Museum
Hakone Barrier
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The Hakone Barrier is a faithful reconstruction of the checkpoint that once controlled travel along the Tokaido road during the Edo period. Visitors can explore the barrier's gates, guardhouses, and inspection areas, which are furnished with period artifacts. Live demonstrations, such as passport inspection reenactments, bring history to life. The adjacent museum displays documents, weapons, and dioramas that explain the checkpoint's role in regulating travel and preventing the smuggling of weapons into Edo.
Don't miss
- Watch a live reenactment of the passport inspection process by costumed actors
- Explore the reconstructed guardhouses and examine Edo-era weapons and armor
- View the museum's dioramas and historical documents detailing the checkpoint's operations
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Hakone Barrier
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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