Fukushima Sekisho is one of four major Sekisho. Tokugawa government built 50 Sekisho of 5 major road, and Fukushima Sekisho was very important gate on Nakasendo. The original house was destroyed after Meiji restoration, but it was reconstructed and designated as national ruins.

There are many Kotsu-Tegata, the access permission, in this museum. Not only, paper Tegata, but also wooden Tegata, night Tegata, and the oldest woman's Tegata is displayed.

Also, they have gun permission, too. Guns are strictly controlled for bringing in and out during the Edo period.