Tochimoto Barrier

The Tochimoto Barrier features a preserved two-story wooden structure that served as a control point between Kai and Musashi provinces through the Karisaka Pass.

Established during the Edo period, this checkpoint enforced the policy of preventing firearms from entering and women from leaving Edo while monitoring all passing travelers.

The barrier represents the complex system of travel regulations in feudal Japan, where officials examined permits and collected taxes from merchants crossing provincial boundaries.

Located near National Route 140, the site includes informational panels explaining the checkpoint's role in controlling movement between regions during the Tokugawa period.

The barrier's mountain location at the intersection of gold mining routes made it strategically important for Takeda Shingen during the Sengoku period.

Location: Chichibu

Part of: Chichibu Ōkan

GPS coordinates: 35.94472,138.86250

Latest update: March 4, 2025 02:41