Inotani Checkpoint Museum

Located in the southern part of Toyama City, near the Jinzu Gorge, the "Inotani Checkpoint Museum" is a museum built near the site of the Nishi-Inotani checkpoint, which guarded the border between Etchu and Hida provinces during the Edo period.

This was once a place that travelers always passed through, and the museum uses panels and dioramas to gently introduce what the checkpoint was like in those days.
From the ancient documents left behind by the Hashimoto family, who served as checkpoint guards for generations, we can see stories of travelers, the movement of goods, and people crossing national borders.

And the "basket ferry" is a tradition that retains a strong sense of history unique to this region.
In a time when it was forbidden to build bridges in canyons with cliffs and rapids for border security purposes,
Apparently, they crossed the river in a palanquin.
The facility has VR equipment, and by wearing goggles, you can experience what it's like to actually move through the air in a cage.

Furthermore, the statues of gods and Buddhas left behind by the ascetic monk Enku are also on display, and their simple and warm appearances allow visitors to feel the faith of travelers and local people alike.

A place that makes you want to take a detour during your drive to experience a story of history.
This small history museum is a great place to stop by if you're traveling to the Jinzukyo Gorge area or the Hida region.