Japanese Swords Collection: The Beginning of the Sano Art Museum

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Ferroalloy industrialist Ryuichi Sano (1889–1977) began his art collection with swords from the Tokugawa family. His collection later expanded to including painting and calligraphy, Chinese and Korean ceramics, and Buddhist sculptures. Focusing on the museum’s swords, this exhibition traces the origins of this collection of East Asian art through 60 items.

Schedule

Oct 31 (Sat) 2020-Dec 20 (Sun) 2020

Opening Hours Information

Hours	10:00-17:00
Closed	Thursday Open on a Public Holiday Thursday. Closed during the New Year holidays and in between exhibitions.

Fee

Adults and University Students ¥1100, High School, Junior High and Elementary School Students ¥550

Venue

Sano Art Museum
https://www.sanobi.or.jp/eng/index.html

Location

1-43 Nakatamachi, Mishima-shi, Shizuoka 411-0838

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Access

6 minute walk from Mishimatamachi Station on the Izuhakone Railway Sunzu line; From the South exit of JR Mishima Station, take the Tokai bus and get off at Sano Art Museum. The venue is 2 minute walk from there.

Phone

055-975-7278

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