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Equipment and Attire of the Samurai Warrior
The Tokugawa Art Museum
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・The Beauty of Japanese Armor
From the medieval ō-yoroi with its colorful decorative cording to the competitive individuality of the Warring States–era gusoku, Japanese battle armor continually pursued the objective functionality of protecting the body from harm while at the same time valuing striking visual aesthetics. This exhibition introduces the history and beauty of Japanese armor.
・The Warrior’s Companion: Horses and their Trappings
In samurai society, horsemanship was an essential part of the warrior's life, and the noble figure of the horse was admired and even became an artistic subject itself. This exhibition presents the fascinating world of the equestrian companions that lived side by side with the samurai warriors through a wide variety of associated objects.
From the medieval ō-yoroi with its colorful decorative cording to the competitive individuality of the Warring States–era gusoku, Japanese battle armor continually pursued the objective functionality of protecting the body from harm while at the same time valuing striking visual aesthetics. This exhibition introduces the history and beauty of Japanese armor.
・The Warrior’s Companion: Horses and their Trappings
In samurai society, horsemanship was an essential part of the warrior's life, and the noble figure of the horse was admired and even became an artistic subject itself. This exhibition presents the fascinating world of the equestrian companions that lived side by side with the samurai warriors through a wide variety of associated objects.
Schedule | Jul 27 (Sat) 2024-Sep 16 (Mon) 2024 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥1600, University and High School Students ¥800, Junior High and Elementary School Students ¥500 | ||||
| Venue | The Tokugawa Art Museum https://www.tokugawa-art-museum.jp/en/  | ||||
| Location | 1017 Tokugawa-cho Higashi-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi 461-0023 | ||||
| Access | 10 minute walk from the South exit of Ozone Station on the Meitetsu Seto and Meijo lines or JR Chuo Main line. | ||||
| Phone | 052-935-6262 | ||||
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