Regarded as a national treasure, this famous blade was once owned by historical figures, including local hero Kuroda Kanbei. Its popularity exploded thanks to the game Touken Ranbu. Its sharpness and workmanship make it more than a weapon but a piece of art. This year, the cover of koshirae will be on display.
国宝 刀 名物「圧切長谷部」福岡市博物館所蔵
• 1/5 (Sun.) ~ 2/2 (Sun.)
• 9:30~17:30 (last entry 17:00)
• Closed: Mon. (open on 1/13 and closed on 1/14)
• Gen.: ¥200, HS and college student: ¥150, ES and under: free
• Fukuoka City Museum
• 3-1-1 Momochihama, Sawara-ku
• 092-845-5011
• http://museum.city.fukuoka.jp/en/
Originally published in Fukuoka Now Magazine (fn253, Jan 2020)
