Nagoya Touken World

The museum displays over 200 Japanese swords alongside 50 sets of traditional armor and helmets within the Sakae Tower Hills building.

The collection features Japanese swords designated as Important Cultural Properties, representing centuries of metallurgical expertise and warfare development in Japan.

The exhibits include ukiyo-e prints illustrating military figures and sword-making processes, presenting the connection between weapons and traditional Japanese arts.

Located near Yabacho Station, the museum offers guided tours in Japanese and contains educational displays about sword maintenance and preservation techniques.

Visitors can examine the distinctive patterns and shapes of different sword types while learning about the specific manufacturing methods of each historical period.

Location: Sakae 3-chōme

Architects: Kisho Kurokawa

Address: 愛知県名古屋市中区栄三丁目35番地43 栄タワーヒルズ 2F 460-0008 460-0008

Website: https://meihaku.jp

GPS coordinates: 35.16265,136.90227

Latest update: May 11, 2025 16:35