Japanese Sword Museum

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  • Address
    4-25-10 Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku
  • Phone
    3379 1386
  • Transport
    underground rail: Keio New Line to Hatsudai (east exit)

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In 1948, after American forces returned the swords (katana) they'd confiscated during the postwar occupation, the Ministry of Education established a society to preserve the feudal art of Japanese sword-making. There are about 120 swords with their fittings in the collection, of which about one-third are on view at any one time. The museum also showcases crafts of tempering and polishing steel.

Its location, in a residential neighbourhood, is not obvious, but if you ask for the Token Hakubutsukan, someone should be able to help you.