Abstract
The purpose of this study is to collect basic data for the restore of premodern checkpoints. For the reason of being lacking in the existence and restore of premodern checkpoints. (1) The promulgation on the abolition of premodern checkpoints by the Meiji Government. (2) Most premodern checkpoints were recognized to cultural place in the Showa period. (3) Development of national highways and rivers for the modernization of trafic. (4) Most premodern checkpoints were not reused for folk houses by reason of being lacking in the housing function.