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Japanese Swords & Knives in Osaka

Explore Osaka's sword and blade heritage: museum collections, Sakai's knife workshops, and craft demonstrations. Museum framing only.

Area tips

  • The Osaka Museum of History's sword gallery is included in general admission
  • Sakai is 30 minutes south of central Osaka and can be combined with a half-day food tour
  • Photography is restricted in most museum sword galleries; check signage before shooting