Hakone Sekisho, Hakone Sekisho Exhibition Hall

Reference/Local/Exhibition/Literature Museum

3.5

This sekisho (inspection facility), one of more than 50 which were placed around Japan during the Edo period, is the only one in the country which has been completely restored to its original appearance. The structure underwent major renovations to completely restore it in 2007 based on detailed historical materials dating to the time when it underwent large-scale repairs at the end of the Edo period. The adjoining scenic square offers a sweeping view of Mt. Fuji and Lake Ashi and has become a popular place to take amazing photos for posting on Instagram and other social network sites, but take one step into the inspection facility itself and it's like you've gone back in time to the Edo period. The adjoining museum displays some 130 items divided into 13 themes, including a miniature recreation of the traveling daimyo samurai lord processions which were common sights in the Edo period, permits used to pass through the inspection facility and other documents created at that time, records of the strict inspections which were conducted of women leaving Edo, and tools kept at the facility. There are also numerous records of fascinating incidents which occurred, such as the time an elephant passed through the facility.

Spot details

Hakone Sekisho, Hakone Sekisho Exhibition Hall

Address: Kanagawa Pref. Ashigarashimogunhakonemachi Hakone 1 Map
Area: Around Hakonemachi Area
Phone: 0460836635
Hours: 9:00-17:00(Last entry16:30)
[Dec.- Feb.]9:00-16:30(Last entry16:00)
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Admission fee to view]
[Adult]500yen
[Children(Elementary School Students)]250yen
Parking Lot: Not available (Please use nearby parking lot)
Credit Card: Available (VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay, DISCOVER, Diners Club) *Credit/electronic payment is only available at the museum shop (not available for paying admission fees)
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available
English Menu: Available (English pamphlet available)
Note: Temporary suspension:Closed until May 31, 2020 (Information as of May 7, 2020)
* Information may be changed, so be sure to check the official information.
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Possible (Some parts of the Hakone Sekisho restoration facility have steps, etc., so it is not possible to tour)
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Possible (needs to be placed in a cage, held, etc.)

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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