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Tsukamoto Museum Katana Display

 

About

Tsukamoto Art Museum is a small private collection of Japanese Katana swords out in Chiba Prefecture in the town of Sakura. Admission is free and curators are anxious and happy to answer any questions you may have. The Museum also responds to requests for valuations and other advice about Japanese swords. Tsukamoto Art Museum was established by Tsukamoto Sozan, a businessman who was raised in Sakura. Approximately 20 items are exhibited on a three-month rotation, selected from the 400 swords and 250 pieces of fittings and scabbards.

It was first opened in Tokyo’s Ginza district with the name of Japanese Sword Art Museum in 1965. It later moved to the city of Chiba and the name was changed to Tsukamoto Art Museum. It moved again in 1983 to its founder’s home town of Sakura, when it became an incorporated foundation. If you like the Japanese Swords in general, you might also want to consider visiting the Tokyo National Museum (they have over 30 historical swords) and or the The Japanese Sword Museum (small collection but free entry) both in Tokyo.

 

Access

Closest Train Station: Sakura

1-4 Urashinmachi
Sakura, Chiba 285-0024 Japan

From Tokyo Station you can get to Sakura Station in about 1 hour and 15 min. (Sakura is out near Narita Airport). From JR Sakura Station it's about a 20 min. walk to the museum with lots to see on the way, including Sakura Castle.

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Hours & Fees

Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Closed: Weekends, Mondays, public holidays, and New Year holidays. Open third Saturday of every month if not a public holiday.

Cost: Free

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