The Fukuoka City Museum’s National Treasure, the Heshikiri Hasebe, is showcased every January. This renowned sword was presented to Kuroda Kanbei by Oda Nobunaga during their meeting. Kanbei, who established the 520,000-koku Fukuoka Domain, cherished it as a family heirloom before it was later donated to Fukuoka City. Crafted by the esteemed swordsmith Hasebe Kunishige, the blade is celebrated not only for its exquisite beauty but also for its legendary sharpness—reputedly able to cut without being swung, inspiring its name. This extraordinary masterpiece is a must-see for art and craftsmanship enthusiasts.
国宝 刀 名物「圧切長谷部」福岡市博物館所蔵（撮影：要史康）
• 1/5 (Sun.) ~ 2/2 (Sun.)
• 9:30~17:30 (last entry 17:00)
• Closed: Mon. (open on 1/13, closed on 1/14)
• ¥200, HS and college student: ¥150, JHS and under: free
• Fukuoka City Museum
• 3-1-1 Momochihama, Sawara-ku, Fukuoka
• http://museum.city.fukuoka.jp/en/
