Overview
Smiths forge in public here on set days - the sparks and the sound included in what is shown.
About this place
The Seki Sword Tradition Museum (Seki Sword Tradition Museum) is an exhibition facility run by Seki in Seki, Gifu Prefecture, introducing the swordsmithing skills handed down in Seki through video, materials and exhibits. It opened in 1984 as the Seki City Industrial Promotion Center, and after complete renovation reopened on 8 October 2002. In 2018 the Seki City Japanese Sword Forging Hall was renovated.
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Source ja.wikipedia.org ↗Key facts
Founded / opened：1984 Highlights / collection：Demonstrations of Japanese sword forging, Sword fittings Genre：Metalwork
Source ja.wikipedia.org ↗Official website
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Source city.seki.lg.jp ↗Before you go
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