Seki Sword Tradition Museum

What it is

• A museum dedicated to Seki's sword-making tradition.
• Opened in 1984 as an industrial promotion center.
• Renovated and reopened in 2002.

What to see

• Famous swords by Kagemoto, Seki no Magoroku.
• A Japanese sword training ground.
• A craftsman demonstration area.
• First floor: sword history and fittings.
• Second floor: modern blade industry products.
• Second floor: custom knife collections.

When to go

• November 8: memorial service for bladed tools.

Getting there

• Accessible by Nagara River Railway Etsumi-Nan Line.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.