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Location
Japanese Sword Museum, 1 Chome-12-9 Yokoami, Sumida, Tokyo 130-0015
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Getting there
10 minutes from either Sangubashi Station on the Odakyu Line or Hatsudai Station on the Keio Shinsen Line.
Details
9:30-17:00. Closed on Mondays and public holidays.
Adults ÂĄ1,000 with discounts students and children.
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