Bizen Osafune Sword Museum
備前長船刀剣博物館
Japan's first public sword museum, showcasing historic Bizen blades and live smithing.
What it is
- A museum exhibiting swords in Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture.
- Established in 1983 as Osafune Town Museum.
- Japan's first public museum for permanent sword exhibitions.
- Mainly exhibits Bizen swords made in Bizen Province.
What to see
- About 40 swords on permanent exhibition.
- Collection includes about 400 Bizen swords.
- The national treasure sword Yamatorige, purchased in 2020.
- A smithing area completed in 1984.
- An expanded workshop, renewed in 2004.
When to go
- Themed exhibitions are held about five times a year.
Getting there
- 10 minutes by taxi from JR Osafune Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
〒701-4271 岡山県瀬戸内市長船町長船966 Open in Google Maps
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