museum · Tokyo
Japanese Sword Museum
1-12-9 Yokoami, 130-0015
Why it matters
Japanese Sword Museum
The Japanese Sword Museum is operated by the Society for the Preservation of Japanese Art Swords and exhibits National Treasure and Important Cultural Property blades on a rotating schedule. Japan Atlas covers it strictly as a museum and heritage destination.
Interests
Practical
- Located in Yokoami, Sumida — closest station is Ryogoku (JR Sobu line)
- Closed Mondays; check the museum's official site before traveling
- Photography of the exhibits is restricted; signage on each case