966 Osafune, Osafune-cho, Setouchi, Okayama Prefecture
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Cost per person
¥1,500
Discover the art of Japanese swordmaking at the Bizen Osafune Japanese Sword Museum, located in Osafune, a region renowned for its swords since the Kamakura period. Witness skilled artisans forging steel and explore exhibits showcasing Bizen swords. The museum features a forge where you can observe traditional sword-making processes, including forging, decoration, and polishing. Don't miss the monthly "Koshiki Tanren" demonstration, where Tamahagane steel is forged at high temperatures. The museum is approximately 20 minutes by car from Sanyo IC or 7 minutes by taxi from JR Osafune Station. Wheelchair accessible facilities are available.
Accessibility: Wheelchair rental (stroller rental available), wheelchair-accessible restrooms, wheelchair-accessible slopes