Treasure Trove of Swords Kusanagi-kan

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Treasure Trove of Swords Kusanagi-kan, Sword museum at Atsuta Shrine in Nagoya, Japan

The Kusanagi-kan museum displays 450 Japanese swords in glass cases, including national treasures and important cultural artifacts from various historical periods.

Since its opening in October 2021, the museum preserves centuries of sword offerings made to Atsuta Shrine, which houses the sacred Kusanagi sword.

The exhibition halls present swords from major crafting regions like Yamashiro, Yamato, Sagami, Bizen, Chikuzen, Mino, and Owari, representing distinct regional techniques.

Located three minutes from Jingu-mae Station, the museum opens daily from 9:00 to 16:30 with admission fees of 500 yen for adults and 200 yen for students.

Visitors can handle replica swords in the Experience Corner while two massive Magara-dachi swords, measuring over 3 meters, stand as central exhibits.

Location: Jingū 1-chōme

Inception: October 3, 2021

Official opening: October 3, 2021

Website: https://atsutajingu.or.jp/houmotukan_kusanagi/kusanagi

GPS coordinates: 35.12460,136.90832

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:04

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