旧安田庭園と刀剣博物館（Former Yasuda Garden and Japanese Sword Museum）

An easy 5-minute walk from Ryogoku station, on Tokyo’s east side, the Japanese Sword Museum and the adjoined Kyu Yasuda Gardens hold their place as a must-see for all Japanophiles. The first floor of the museum is completely free of charge - as are the exquisite gardens - and only the museum’s third floor requires an admission fee; 1000 yen (approx. 7 USD) affords you an audience with the spirit of samurai.

The Japanese Sword Museum
1-12-9, Yokoami, Sumida-ku, Tokyo
Access: JR Ryogoku Station
Opening hours: 9:30 – 17:00 (last admission at 4:30 pm)
Closed: Monday (When a national holiday falls on Monday, the museum is open on Monday, then is closed the next day.)
Exhibition changing periods, year-end and New Year holidays
Admission: Adults 1000yen, Students 500yen, and free for those 14 years old and younger.

Kyu Yasuda Gardens
1-12-1 Yokoami, Sumida-ku, Tokyo
Access: JR Ryogoku Station
Opening hours: 9:00 – 19.30 (until 18:00 from October to March)
*Limited area open after 16:30
Closed: Year-end and New year holidays
Free Admission