Japanese Sword Museum

Japanese Sword Museum
刀剣博物館
Japanese Sword Museum (2018)
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EstablishedJanuary 19, 2018 (present location)
Location1-12-9, Yokoami, Sumida-ku, 130-0015, Tokyo, Japan
TypeArt museum, Military museum
Collection size190 items
Public transit accessTokyo Metro:
Ryogoku
JR East:
Websitewww.touken.or.jp

35°40′53″N 139°41′27″E / 35.681456°N 139.69089°E / 35.681456; 139.69089 (Japanese Sword Museum) The Japanese Sword Museum or Tōken hakubutsukan (刀剣博物館) situated in Tokyo, is a small museum dedicated to the art of Japanese swordmaking. It preserves and displays swords. It is operated by Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai (NBTHK, The Society for Preservation of Japanese Art Swords). The association's office is located inside the museum building.