Events

Midsummer Odachi Challenge & Take a Photo with a Samurai!

Can You Lift a Giant Japanese Sword?

Would you like to try lifting an Odachi, a giant Japanese sword measuring 176 cm (69.3 in.) in length and weighing over 4 kg (8.8 lbs.)?

Anyone who successfully lifts it will receive an official Certificate of Achievement to commemorate the challenge.

Do you have what it takes?

We look forward to seeing you take on the challenge!

On August 15, don't miss our one-day-only special event, "Take a Photo with a Samurai!"

You'll have the opportunity to take a commemorative photo with a samurai dressed in authentic historical attire rarely seen today.

Come create unforgettable summer memories with us at the museum!

One-Day Special Exhibition

Aug. 23th is our Monthly Special (starting around 3:00 PM).

What will be unveiled is a surprise you'll have to see for yourself.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Note: No reservation is required.

Touken-an Events　September-December 2026

Touken-an Events: September–December 2026

Two special events related to our YouTube channel, Touken-an, will be held from September through December 2026.

Mini Touken-an
Swords featured on our YouTube channel will be displayed outside the glass cases for two days.
No reservation is required; only the regular museum admission fee applies.

Touenkai – Sword Appreciation Seminar
A small-group seminar where participants can hold and examine authentic Japanese swords while listening to explanations by a sword appraiser.
Advance reservation and an additional participation fee are required.

Please see the posters below for the dates and featured swords.

To make a reservation, click the purple button for the month you wish to attend.

September 12(sat)-13(sun)

Swords on Display at Mini Touken-an
Unju, Fujishima

Featured Sword for the Touenkai Seminar
Unju(2 piece), Unji, Fujishima, Kiyomitsu saku(kashu)

October 10(sat)-11(sun)

Swords on Display at Mini Touken-an
Sue Mihara, Kogarasumaru zukuri

Featured Sword for the Touenkai Seminar
Sue Mihara, Mihara Masazane, Aoe, Kogarasumaru zukuri, Senjuin

November 7(sat)-8(sun)

Swords on Display at Mini Touken-an
Taema, Rai Kunitoshi

Featured Sword for the Touenkai Seminar
Taema, Shikkake, Mogusa, Rai Kunitoshi, Rai Kunitsugu

December 5(sat)-6(sun)

Swords on Display at Mini Touken-an
Hiro saku, Aoimon kuzushi(Nariaki Tokugawa)

Featured Sword for the Touenkai Seminar
Hiro saku, Akihiro, Soshu Tsunahiro, Aoimon kuzushi(Nariaki Tokugawa), Kao(Junko)

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