Kiga Sekisho

気賀関所

This restored checkpoint along the Princess Road was established by Tokugawa Ieyasu in 1601. Now dressed with authentic props, visitors can get a glimpse of how tightly controlled travel in that era was. The gate is especially impressive.

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Address

Hosoe-cho Kiga 4577 - Kita-ku

Getting there

take a Kiga-Mikkawa bus from central bus station terminal 15 and get off at Kiga-ekimae: 気賀駅前

Hours

Tue-Sun 09:00-16:30

Price

Adults ¥200, children ¥100