Japanese Sword Museum, Tokyo

Name: Japanese Sword Museum
Address: 4-25-10 Yoyogi, Tokyo, 151-0053, Japan
Telephone: +81 3-6284-1000

#220 among attractions in Tokyo

Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum

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Facts and practical information

The Japanese Sword Museum or Tōken hakubutsukan 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. The association's office is located inside the museum building. ()

Local name: 刀剣博物館 Coordinates: 35°40'53"N, 139°41'28"E

Address

4-25-10 Yoyogi渋谷区 (初台)Tokyo 151-0053 Japan

Contact

+81 3-6284-1000

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Japanese Sword Museum open?

Japanese Sword Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday 10 am - 4:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Japanese Sword Museum?

Nearby attractions include NTT InterCommunication Center, Tokyo (6 min walk), Tokyo Opera City Tower, Tokyo (7 min walk), Shinjuku Park Tower, Tokyo (7 min walk), Hatsudai, Tokyo (7 min walk).

How to get to Japanese Sword Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Japanese Sword Museum:

Bus

東京オペラシティ南 • Lines: 宿44, 新宿駅西口～よみうりランド系統, 渋63, 渋64, 渋66 (4 min walk)
参宮橋 • Lines: 神宮の杜ルート (5 min walk)

Train

Hatsudai (7 min walk)
Sangubashi (7 min walk)

Metro

Yoyogi • Lines: E (16 min walk)
Tochomae • Lines: E (17 min walk)