Japanese Sword Museum (刀剣博物館)
Location: 1-12-9, Yokoami, Sumida-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to, Japan
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About
Located in Sumida-ku, Tokyo, the Japanese Sword Museum is a facility run by the Society for the Preservation of Japanese Art Swords (NBTHK). It is dedicated to displaying Japanese swords as works of art, offering a deep insight into their beauty and cultural importance. The museum preserves important swords and samurai artifacts, documenting roughly 1,000 years of Japanese sword history. Visitors can explore specially designed display cases on the third floor (paid entry) and access a free information corner on the first floor to learn about the sword-making process. The NBTHK was established in 1948 to protect Japanese swords after World War II, and today it works to sustain the crafts of forging, polishing, and repairing katana, ensuring the appreciation of this art form continues.
Gallery
Highlights
- Learning about the sword-making process at the free information corner on the first floor
- Witnessing the beauty of Japanese swords in specially designed display cases on the third floor
- Exploring a collection of swords with important cultural value
- Understanding the historical significance of Japanese swords over 1,000 years
- Viewing historical documents and archives related to swords and swordmaking
Operating Hours
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Note: Check the official website for the latest operating hours and exhibition schedules. Next exhibition period: Mar.8(Sat)～May.11(Sun),2025.
Admission
| General | Paid entry for third floor exhibition room, specific fees not available |
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Notes: First floor information corner is free. Check official website for updated admission fees for exhibitions.
Access
Public Transport: A short walk from Ryogoku Station on the JR Sobu Line or the Toei Oedo Line subway station. Walk alongside the Sumida River, passing by the Ryogoku Kokugikan sumo stadium, to reach the museum located inside Kyu-Yasuda Garden.
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Facilities
Restrooms: Information not available, assumed available based on standard museum facilities
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Contact
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Website: https://www.touken.or.jp/english/