Hakone Checkpoint
In Japanese: 箱根関所
A fully restored Edo-period checkpoint on the old Tokaido road by Lake Ashi, rebuilt from documents found in 1983 using traditional techniques, with a museum of travel permits and weapons next door.
Nearby
- Lake Ashi Sightseeing Cruise (Hakone) ≈ 15 min by car
- Hakone Shrine ≈ 15 min by car
- Old Tokaido Stone-Paved Road (Hakone) ≈ 25 min by car
- Owakudani Valley ≈ 30 min by car
- MOA Museum of Art ≈ 30 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- Hakone Tozan Bus or Izuhakone Bus from Odawara Sta. (about 55 min) or Hakone-Yumoto Sta. (about 40 min) to Hakone-sekisho-ato, 2 min walk
- Fee
- Adults 500 yen, children 250 yen (children free on weekends and holidays)
- Good to know
- 9:00–17:00 Mar–Nov, 9:00–16:30 Dec–Feb (last entry 30 min before); open every day. No dedicated parking
- Time needed
- 45 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info