Arai Barrier, Special Historic Site checkpoint in Kosai, Japan
The Arai Barrier stands between Lake Hamana and the Pacific Ocean, featuring a single-story structure with traditional tiled roofing and multiple inspection rooms.
Constructed in 1600 by the Tokugawa Shogunate, this checkpoint monitored travelers and goods along the Tokaido highway connecting Edo with Kyoto until 1869.
The checkpoint building contains life-sized figures demonstrating the inspection procedures that travelers underwent during the Edo period in Japanese history.
Located at 1227-5 Arai in Kosai City, the site operates from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM and remains closed on Mondays and during the December-January holiday period.
The Arai Barrier represents the sole remaining checkpoint structure from the Edo period in Japan, earning its designation as a Special National Historic Site.
Location: Kosai
Inception: 1600
Website: http://hamaguru.com/sekisho
GPS coordinates: 34.69466,137.56131
Latest update: May 11, 2025 10:20
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