Seki Swordsmith Museum
The Seki Swordsmithing Tradition Museum introduces the artisanal techniques that have been passed down in Seki since ancient times through videos, documents, and exhibits. Valuable materials such as the history of Seki swordsmithing and sword fittings are on display.
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- AccessibilityWheelchair accessible
- Verification & AccuracyPublicly listed
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In the sword exhibition room, Japanese swords by Kanemoto and Kanesada, who are representative swordsmiths of Seki, are on display. On the second floor, modern and contemporary cutlery products such as scissors and kitchen knives, as well as a collection of knives by custom knife makers, and works by knife makers from Japan and abroad are exhibited all in one place. 9-1 Minamikasugacho, Seki, Gifu 501-3857 Admission fee: General 300 yen, High school students 200 yen, Elementary and junior high school students 100 yen *Admission fees may change depending on special exhibitions, etc. [Opening Hours] 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Last entry at 4:00 PM) [Closed days] Every Tuesday, the day after a public holiday (excluding holidays), and during the New Year period (December 29th to January 3rd)
Video
Experience Type
- Knifemaking
- Metal & Casting
- Museum
Nearby transportation
Approximately 5 minutes on foot from Nagara River Railway "Sekiterasu-mae Station"
Location
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Seki Swordsmith Museum
Seki Swordsmith Museum
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- CitySeki
- PrefectureGifu