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備前長船刀剣博物館
Bizen Osafune Japanese Sword Museum
Présentation
A museum dedicated to Japanese swords, located in Bizen Osafune — historically the largest sword-producing region in Japan. It showcases masterpieces of the Bizen tradition from the kotō era through modern times. Its most distinctive feature is an on-site forge where active swordsmiths perform live forging demonstrations monthly. Visitors can witness the power of hammer strikes and flames up close — a truly unique experience in Japan. Workshops for sword polishing and shirasaya making are also open for viewing.
Points forts
- Collection of masterwork Bizen-tradition blades
- Live forging demonstrations by active swordsmiths (monthly)
- Observation of sword polishing and shirasaya workshops
- Historical materials on Bizen Osafune swordmaking
* Les horaires et les expositions sont susceptibles de changer. Veuillez consulter le site officiel avant votre visite.