Japanese Sword Museum, Military museum in Yokoami, Japan.
The Japanese Sword Museum displays 400 swords in a circular building designed by architect Fumihiko Maki near a garden pond.
The museum opened in Shibuya in 1968 and relocated to Sumida Ward in 2017, preserving three national treasures and seven cultural properties.
The museum focuses on Japanese swords as art forms rather than weapons, showcasing their craftsmanship through rotating exhibitions of blade patterns.
Located seven minutes from Ryogoku Station, the museum operates Tuesday through Sunday from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM with adult admission at 1,000 yen.
The displayed swords change appearance based on lighting angles, demonstrating the metalworking techniques of traditional Japanese craftsmen.
Location: Yokoami
Inception: May 25, 1968
Architects: Fumihiko Maki
Official opening: 1978
Address: 東京都墨田区横網一丁目12番9号 130-0015
Opening Hours: Terça-feira-Domingo 09:30-17:00
Phone: +81362841000
Website: https://touken.or.jp/english
GPS coordinates: 35.69882,139.79371
Latest update: May 11, 2025 12:29
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