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“Ataka Checkpoint” Komatsu Kanjincho Village
Visit the dramatic hometown of “Kanjincho,” where history and legend meet.
In kabuki, one of Japan’s best-known traditional performing arts, “Kanjincho” is widely regarded as one of the most popular plays. Benkei uses every strategy to help his lord, Yoshitsune, escape, while Togashi is moved by what he sees and lets them pass through the checkpoint. This drama of “wisdom, benevolence, and courage” has captivated audiences for generations.
Ataka Checkpoint, the setting of “Kanjincho,” is known for its stunning location, with Mt. Hakusan to the east and the Sea of Japan to the west.
On the grounds, you’ll find a monument marking the Ataka Checkpoint ruins, as well as statues of Benkei, Togashi, and Yoshitsune, plus a cafe where you can relax and dine while taking in sweeping ocean views.
At the “Kanjincho Story Museum,” content awaits under the theme of making kabuki feel more familiar and approachable. From displays of costumes inspired by Kanjincho to a theater screening a digest video with clear explanations, there’s plenty to see.
Highlights
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A historic spot that served as the stage for the iconic kabuki play “Kanjincho.”
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A popular cafe where you can spend time with ocean views.
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The “Kanjincho Story Museum,” packed with content that makes kabuki feel more accessible, is also a hit.
Photos
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Benkei, Togashi, and Yoshitsune standing quietly among the pine trees
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An on-site cafe is open, where you can dine while looking out over the sea
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At the “Kanjincho Story Museum,” exhibits related to Kanjincho are on display
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Is there free Wi-Fi available in the area?
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Yes (not available in the Story Museum)
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Are there coin lockers?
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No
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Is re-entry allowed?
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Yes
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Are there smoking areas?
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No
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Are wheelchairs available to borrow?
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Yes
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 「安宅の関」こまつ勧進帳の里
- Postal Code
- 923-0003
- Address
- Ta 140-4, Ataka-machi, Komatsu, Ishikawa
- Phone
- 0761-21-6734
- Closed on
- Open for walks anytime (the cafe and Kanjincho Story Museum are closed Wednesdays; if Wednesday is a holiday, they close the following day)
- Hours
- Open for walks anytime (the cafe and Kanjincho Story Museum: 9:00am–5:00pm)
- Admission
- Open for walks anytime (Kanjincho Story Museum: Adults 300 yen, high school students and under 150 yen)
- Access
- 10 minutes on foot from the Hokutetsu Kaga Bus stop “Ataka no Seki-mae”
- Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official website
- Official website (Japanese)
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