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Japanese Sword Museum

Ryogoku, Tokyo

Japanese Sword Museum
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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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The nearest station is Ryogoku (JR Sobu Line). Japanese Sword Museum is in Ryogoku, Tokyo.
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Plan for 1 hour.
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Weekday afternoons.

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