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Craft & designOngoing

The Art of Sword-Blade Carving

1 Oct 2026 — 17 Jan 2027

About the event

The exhibition follows blade carving as both technical achievement and visual expression. A modern Nihongo-copy spear with carving by Soju Yanagimura provides a focal point. The galleries change between the first display ending November 15 and the second starting November 18.

Plan your visit

Hours & closure days
10:00–17:00; last entry 16:30. Closed Mondays except October 12, November 23 and January 11; closed October 13, November 16–17, November 24, December 28–January 4 and January 12.
Admission
Adults ¥1,200; age 65+ ¥1,000; high school/university ¥500; elementary/junior high ¥300; preschool free. Museum admission is free November 3; paid activities are separate.
Tickets & booking
Ordinary exhibition tickets; November 3 activities and the November 17 special handling session require separate booking where stated. Availability must be checked with the museum.
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Location & access

Nagoya Sword Museum: Nagoya Token World

名古屋刀剣博物館 名古屋刀剣ワールド

3-35-43 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya

Getting here

About 9 minutes on foot from Osu Kannon Station or 10 minutes from Yabacho Station.

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