The Sword Museum in Sakae, Nagoya, houses approximately 550 swords, including National Treasures, Important Cultural Properties, and Important Art Objects, and exhibits up to 200 swords at a time, allowing visitors to view these precious artifacts. The museum has a permanent display of about 50 suits of armor and 150 ukiyo-e prints and houses a cutting-edge multimedia experience space.

On the second floor of the main building, you can get a drink at the Japanese café, Uraku, which features a menu inspired by the culinary traditions of Aichi & Nagoya and doubles as a book café, with a selection of books about Japanese swords, creating the perfect environment for enjoying a meal and leisurely reading.

Address 3-35-43 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 460-0008, Japan
〒460-0008 愛知県名古屋市中区栄3丁目35番43号
Directions

Subway
A 3-minute ride from Nagoya Station to Fushimi Station and a 12-minute walk from the station.

Business hours

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (last entry at 4:30 p.m.)
*The same applies to the Japanese Cafe & Restaurant Yuraku

Holidays

Monday
*If Monday is a national holiday, the museum will be closed on the following Tuesday.

Price

General: ¥1,200
Senior (65 and up): ¥1,000
University and high school students: ¥500
Junior high school and elementary school students: ¥300 *Children under 6 years old: Free
Persons with disabilities (including one accompanying person): Free *Please present your disability certificate

Websites Official Sitehttps://www.meihaku.jp/en/ Aichi Nowhttps://www.aichi-now.jp/en/spots/detail/2974/

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