The Japanese Sword Museum contains a collection of over 150 items including swords designated as national treasures. There is an explanation of the manufacturing process and an archives room that holds 1,500 historical documents on swords.
Location
Japanese Sword Museum, 1 Chome-12-9 Yokoami, Sumida, Tokyo 130-0015« Google Maps »
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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