Sword Exhibition - Inaba and Hoki

Finished

In Tottori, the iron-making industry, centered around the former provinces of Hōki (central-western part of Tottori Prefecture), was once flourishing, making it a major production area for iron products, including swords. It is said to be the birthplace of the curved Japanese sword, and it is known that Yasutsuna Hoki, the creator of the national treasure "Dojikiri Yasutsuna," was also engaged in sword making in this area. During the Edo period, the local "Inga Hagane" (Inga steel) became renowned for its quality, earning the reputation as the best in Japan.

Meanwhile, in the eastern part of Tottori, in the former province of Inaba around Tottori Castle, local swordsmiths such as Toshinori Hamabe, Kanesaki Inshu, Daijo Tadakuni Shinano, and others worked under the Tottori Domain, demonstrating their skills in sword making. This exhibition will display 25 Japanese swords made in Tottori from the late Muromachi period to the end of the Edo period, including renowned swords by Inshu, Shinano, Hamabe, and Hiroga, along with works by the contemporary swordsmith living in Tottori, Hidetoshi Kanasaki.

Schedule

Feb 10 (Sat) 2024-Mar 25 (Mon) 2024

Opening Hours Information

Hours	10:00-15:00 Closes at 17:00 on Saturdays, Sundays and Public holidays.
Closed	Tuesday Open on a public holiday Tuesday but closed on the following day.

Fee

Adults ¥900, University and High School Students ¥500, Junior High and Elementary School Students ¥300, Persons with Disability Certificates ¥400

Website

https://watart.jp/exhibition/刀展―因幡と伯耆―/