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Yamashiro Smiths of the New Era: Blades of the Mishina and Horikawa Schools
Kyoto National Museum
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Swords made prior to the Keichō era (1596–1615) are known as kotō (lit. “ancient swords”), which were followed by shintō (lit. “new swords”). Production of these new shintō blades emerged during the process of rebuilding Kyoto, which had been ravaged by various wars, and spread throughout the country, ultimately culminating in a new golden age of swords. This exhibition introduces blades by the luminary Mishina and Horikawa schools, each based in Yamashiro province (present-day Kyoto), revealing the elegance and energy of shintō.
Schedule | Jan 2 (Thu) 2025-Mar 23 (Sun) 2025 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥700; University Students ¥350; High School Students and Under, Seniors 70 & Over free. | ||||
| Website | https://www.kyohaku.go.jp/eng/exhibitions/feature/b/2025_yamashiro/ | ||||
| Venue | Kyoto National Museum https://www.kyohaku.go.jp/eng | ||||
| Location | 527 Chayamachi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 605-0931 | ||||
| Access | 7 minute walk from Shichijo Station on the Keihan line; From JR Kyoto Station take the #100, #206 or #208 bus and get off at Hakubutsukan Sanjusangendo-mae. The venue is 1 minute walk from there. | ||||
| Phone | 075-541-1151 | ||||
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