Kobotoke no Seki

The Kobotoke no Seki checkpoint stands at coordinates 35.641444 latitude and 139.266389 longitude, marking a strategic point on the Koshu Highway route.

Established in the 1570s, this checkpoint regulated the movement of people and goods, collecting tolls and monitoring travelers during Japan's feudal period.

The checkpoint officers maintained detailed records of passing travelers, including merchants, performers, and officials, documenting the social fabric of feudal Japan.

Visitors can reach the historical site by following the old Koshu Highway route through western Tokyo, where information panels explain the checkpoint's functions.

The checkpoint's location in a mountain pass made it an effective control point, with natural barriers supporting its role in preventing unauthorized passage.

Location: 裏高尾町

Inception: 1570s

GPS coordinates: 35.64144,139.26639

Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:08