Usui Sekisho, Historical checkpoint in Matsuida-machi Yokokawa, Japan
The Usui Sekisho checkpoint stands at a strategic position along the Nakasendo Road, controlling the movement of people and goods between Kyoto and Edo.
Established in 899, the checkpoint operated until 1869, enforcing strict regulations on travelers and collecting tolls from merchants crossing through the mountainous passage.
The checkpoint exemplifies the Edo period's system of population control through its application of the policy restricting firearms and monitoring women's movements across regions.
Visitors can explore the reconstructed buildings, examine historical artifacts, and learn about ancient Japanese travel regulations through detailed museum exhibits.
The checkpoint's position at coordinates 36.338611, 138.732222 made it an essential control point for horse trading and commerce along the medieval Japanese transportation network.
Location: Matsuida-machi Yokokawa
Inception: 899
GPS coordinates: 36.33861,138.73222
Latest update: March 6, 2025 23:12
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