Japanese Sword Museum
Ryogoku, Tokyo
Museum of the Society for Preservation of Japanese Art Swords, displaying rotating exhibitions of national-treasure-grade blades, fittings and metalwork in a sleek Fumihiko Maki building beside the Edo-period Kyu-Yasuda Garden.
Nearest station Ryogoku (JR Sobu Line)
Cost ¥¥
Time needed 1 hour
Best time Weekday afternoons
Insider tip
The third-floor gallery shows blades lit so you can read the hamon temper lines, bring patience and look closely. Stroll the free Kyu-Yasuda Garden next door afterwards.
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- How do I get to Japanese Sword Museum?
- The nearest station is Ryogoku (JR Sobu Line). Japanese Sword Museum is in Ryogoku, Tokyo.
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- How long do you need at Japanese Sword Museum?
- Plan for 1 hour.
- When is the best time to visit Japanese Sword Museum?
- Weekday afternoons.
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