Japanese Sword Museum

On the third floor, an exhibit of significant Japanese swords. About 60 different items including tachi, tanto, and wakizashi. Most are bare blades with a few significant fittings. For those who know what they are looking at, these are some of the best examples of the sword makers art. The highest quality steel grain and temper lines are on display. Several are national treasures. The full breadth of sword making is displayed without overdoing any one style. The lighting and display are perfect for showing off the nuances of the steel.

If you are a really fan of japanese katana history this place is for you!
The ticket fee is about 1000 yens.
At the very first floor and 3rd floor are the ones you are going to have access. At the first floor you will find the reception, museum shop and a cafeteria. At the 3rd floor you will find the exhibition area, only this floor is for the exhibition.
You are allowed to take pictures without flash.
The exhibition count with some japanese swords. It will not take you to much to see all of it. Around 1 hr or less, depending on how much you love the japanese katanas.
I recommend you to add this museum to visit and don't make it the only one to visit. There are some other museums around the area, but I don't really recommend you to go all the way there if you don't have planned to go and visit other places the same day.
I felt that the ticket cost was a little high for the exhibition.

very small exhibit but well worth if you have an interest in swords. well worth the 1000 yen especially if you read everything.

This is a small museum with two floors for viewing, and two for other functions not open to the public. There is also a roof garden where visitors can rest and view the surrounding cityscape and overview an adjacent park, which has exceptional gardens of traditional design. The architecture alone is worth a visit.
The main 4th floor gallery is large and well laid out, with sword cases around 4 walls and aisles of glass topped cases arranged throughout the floor area.
The collection comprises the work of master sword makers' most iconic bare blades and, in many cases the fully assembled sword with case, hilt etc. The latter are beautiful pieces of art unto themselves, featuring precious metals, lacquer, abalone etc applied with a master's skill and care.
Information is mostly in Japanese and English and pamphlets are in many other languages.
A must visit for anyone interested in art, military history, and in feudal Japan.
Highly recommended.

Such fine pieces of Nihonto. Absolutely gorgeous display. Kind staff and a great relaxing experience.

Lots of award winning sword, blade, handles, etc. are being displayed. Sometimes there might be national treasure blade being displayed. You can take pictures of the display as long as without flash. There is a rooftop garden as well, where you can enjoy the view to the nearby park. The toilet signage looks pretty unique haha

Not the usual museum we are used to in European countries - only one floor with the exposition and the price is 1000 yen each. Nevertheless, if you are interested in swords and how they are traditionally made by the Japanese people, this museum is definitely worth a visit!