noun
Edo-period travel permit
Historical document issued during the Edo period (1603–1868) that served as an official travel pass, allowing movement between provinces.
江戸時代、旅をするには往来手形が必要だった。
During the Edo period, a travel permit was necessary to go on a journey.
Compound of 往来 (ōrai, 'coming and going; travel') and 手形 (tegata, 'certificate; bill'). The term refers to a historical travel document.