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Samurai Museum

Name: Samurai Museum
Address: 歌舞伎町2-25/6, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-0021, JP
Telephone: 03-6457-6411
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Samuraiの日本の歴史において果たした役割、またその精神を日本人のみならず多くの外国人旅行者の皆様に分かりやすく伝えていくことを目指しています。
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*Our Physical Museum is temporarily being closed while we open our online shop everyday. FEEL THE REAL SAMURAI SPIRIT！

From ancient times, the Emperor and the nobility ruled Japan, but the time of samurai arrived after battles of Genji (the Minamoto family) and Heishi (the Taira family) in the end of Heian era. After that, samurai-centered Japanese society had been developed its own history about

700 years (from Kamakura to Edo era). In that 700 years of samurai age, Japan had been faced crisis such as, the Mongolian invasions of Japan, Spanish Armada, the arrival of the Black Ships (Perry’s fleet) and the Age of Discovery led by Portugal which meant Europeans notably the Portuguese and the Spanish became a threat for East Asian Countries. We introduce those brave samurai warriors and their spirit confronted the difficulties to not only Japanese people but also all people visiting from foreign countries. Their belief, “Reputation grudged” shows that samurai is not a simple soldier; they highly valued honor above life. The beauty of samurai spirit is shown in Japanese swords and their costumes. We are very happy if you can see what samurai spirit is and feel their spirits still living in today’s Japanese people.

15/08/2026

▪️Katana Signed by Yoshihide

This blade was signed by Enryushi Fujiwara Yoshihide (円龍子藤原義秀) and dated to Keio 3 (1867), near the end of the Edo period. Based on the inscription of the tang, it was ordered by

Yoshihide was the son of Suifu Nagashima Yoshikatsu, a swordsmith who studied under Katsumura Tokukatsu, and the grandson of the renowned master Nakayama Ikkansai Yoshihiro (中山一貫斎義弘). Originally from Kōzuke Province (present-day Gunma Prefecture), Yoshihide became a disciple of Enryushi Kunihide (円龍子国秀), one of the prominent swordsmiths of the late Edo period.

Throughout his career, Yoshihide used several signatures, including Bushū Gennai-jū Tachibana Yoshihide, Bushū Gennai-jū Tachibana Enryushi Yoshihide, Fujiwara Yoshihide at Shirakawa in Ōshū, and simply Yoshihide. Surviving dated works are known from around Bunkyū 3 (1863) through Keiō 2 (1866), making this blade a work from the final years of his career.

His teacher, Enryushi Kunihide, was a highly respected swordsmith who served the Itakura clan of the Annaka Domain as an okakae kaji—a swordsmith retained exclusively by a feudal domain. Such appointments were reserved only for craftsmen of exceptional skill and reputation. Historical records also suggest that Sakamoto Ryōma, one of the most influential figures of the Bakumatsu period, commissioned a sword from Kunihide.

As a member of this distinguished lineage descending from Nakayama Ikkansai Yoshihiro and Enryushi Kunihide, Yoshihide inherited a tradition of sword-making that was highly regarded during the closing years of the samurai era.

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14/08/2026

▪️Katana Signed by Wakasa no Kami Ujifusa, who served Oda Nobunaga in his career

This blade was signed “Wakasa no Kami Fujiwara Ujifusa” (若狭守藤原氏房), a prominent swordsmith active from the Sengoku period to the Azuchi–Momoyama period.

Ujifusa was born in 1534 in Mino Province (present-day Gifu Prefecture) as the third son of the renowned swordsmith Kanefusa, famous for the distinctive “Kenbō-midare” temper pattern. His birth name was Kawamura Saburō, later known as Seizaemon. From an early age, he trained under his father and initially worked under the Kanefusa name. He was later invited by Imagawa Ujizane, the ruler of Suruga Province (present-day central Shizuoka), where he forged swords in Sunpu (today’s Shizuoka City). In recognition of his service, he was granted the character “Uji” (氏) and adopted the name Ujifusa.

In 1570, he was appointed to the court titles Saemon no Shōjō and Wakasa no Kami, thereafter signing his works as “Wakasa no Kami Fujiwara Ujifusa.” He eventually became a swordsmith in the service of Oda Nobunaga(織田信長) and relocated to key political centers such as Kiyosu Castle (Owari Province, present-day Aichi) and later Azuchi Castle (Ōmi Province, present-day Shiga).

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13/08/2026

▪️Tanto signed by Hyōshinshi Hideyo

Hello, world! Thank you for checking our daily post. Today, we would like to introduce another refined Tanto.

This blade was signed by Hyōshinshi Hideyo Nyūdō (氷心子秀世入道) and is dated to the 7th year of the Kaei era (1854). The Kaei era (1848–1854) corresponds to the final years of Hideyo’s career, making this a work from the latter part of his life.

Hyōshinshi Hideyo was a distinguished Shinshintō swordsmith active during the late Edo period. He was one of the most accomplished disciples of Suishinshi Masahide (水心子正秀), the renowned master regarded as the founder of the Shinshintō movement, which sought to revive the techniques and spirit of earlier Japanese sword-making traditions. Hideyo’s birth name was Tamura Gunpei (also recorded as Yoshida Hidekazu in some sources). He initially studied sword forging under Ishidō Unjū Korekazu, the seventh-generation master of the Ishidō school. Later, he became a disciple of Suishinshi Masahide, whose talent greatly impressed his master. As a result, Hideyo married Masahide’s daughter and became his son-in-law.

Hideyo served the Sakakibara clan of Takada Domain in Echigo Province and forged swords in several locations within Edo, including Azabu Imasato and Honjo Warigesui. He adopted the art name Hyōshinshi and established a reputation as one of the most skilled swordsmiths of his generation. During the final years of Masahide’s career, Hideyo was entrusted with numerous examples of daisaku (代作)—a practice in which a trusted disciple forged a blade or signed it on behalf of his master with the master’s approval. Being entrusted with such work was a mark of exceptional skill and demonstrated the high level of confidence Masahide placed in Hideyo’s craftsmanship.

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13/08/2026

▪️Katana attributed to Taira Takada

This blade is attributed to Taira Takada(平高田). Takada is the name of the prestigious school that was founded by Takada Tomoyuki in Takada village, Bungo domain(Ohita prefecture), during the Nanbokucho period. (1334-1338 A.D). Takada Tomoyuki went to Bizen province(today’s Okayama prefecture) to master the sword-forging techniques of BIZEN and returned to the village and trained his apprentices. That is how Takada school started.

Those who forged swords in Takada village before the Edo period were called Taira Takada and Fujiwara Takada during the Edo period. Based on the appraisal of this blade, it was approximately during the late Muromachi period.

During Sengoku Period(the warring state period: from late 15 C to late 16 C), the Takada school forged many swords for many Samurais in Kyushu island. It is said that the reputation of the blades forged by Takada school was close to MINO or BIZEN swords, two of which are the most famous sword forging places.

The Bungo domain was ruled by Otomo Yoshishige(Sorin) during the Sengoku period. Yoshishige and his domain built a strong military and political base there. Yoshishige was known as one of the most famous warlords on Kyushu island. It is said that Takada swordsmiths forged swords for those who served the Otomo clan.

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11/08/2026

▪️Katana Signed by Kanefusa

This blade was signed by Noshu Seki Kanefusa (濃州関兼房) during the late Muromachi period in the Eiroku Era (1558-1570) . Noshu is another name for Mino province (Today’s Gifu prefecture) and Seki is the city located in Mino Province, which was the most active center of sword production in the region. The maker’s name, Kanefusa, lasted a few generations during the Muromachi period. This blade was made by the late-gen Kanefusa in the late Muromachi period in the Eiroku Era (1558-1570) based on NTHK appraisal.

The first-gen Kanefusa was active during the Eikyo era (1429-1441: mid-Muromachi period), and he was known as the son of Kaneshige, who belonged to Yoshisada school in Seki city. In Mino province, Seki City was the most active sword-forging site. And the first-gen Kanefusa was famous for inventing a particular Hamon (tempering line) called Kenbō Midare (兼房乱れ).

The swordsmiths who resided in Mino province developed particular sword-forging tradition called MINO-DEN. Its characteristic is the TOGARI(Pointed shapes protruding from the Hamon ) in a classic straight line and random temper line with some white Utsuri. MINO-DEN had its origin from YAMATO-DEN in the late KAMAKURA period(1280-1330). It flourished in the MUROMACHI period(1333-1573) and continued until the EDO period(1603-1868).

MINO-DEN especially prospered during Sengoku Jidai(Warring State period) due to the high demand for weapons. And the location of Mino province beat others. Akechi Mitsuhide controlled Mino province, and Nobunaga Oda ruled Owari province, and Tokugawa Ieyasu was the lord of Suruga (Neighboring areas). There was high demand from those powerful feudal lords and their retainers. Furthermore, so many wars occurred between the Kanto region and the Kyoto area. Mino was located in the middle, making feudal lords feel convenient to order swords from MINO-DEN. The blades forged in MINO provinces also had the reputation of its practical design and sharpness. Many feudal lords demanded swords forged in the Mino province.

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11/08/2026

▪️Katana Signed by Ichizo Kunishige

This blade was signed by Bitchu Koku Mizuta Ju Kunishige (備中国水田住国重) during the Shoho era (1644-1648: Early Edo period), according to this NTHK’s appraisal. Bitchu Koku is the name of the province located in today’s Okayama prefecture and it means Kunishige resided in this area when he forged this blade.

The real name of Kunishige is Ichizo (市蔵), and he was also known as Yamashiro Daijyo Minamoto Kunishige (山城大掾源国重). He was most active in sword-forging during the early Edo period (the mid 17th century). Yamashiro Daijyo is the honorable title given to this swordsmith in the second year of the Shoho era (1646). He was the younger brother of Otsuki Yogoro Kunishige (third-gen Kunishige), the most highly-regarded swordsmith in Mizuta school, located in Bitchu province (today’s Okayama prefecture). He also forged swords in Edo city with his son, the second-gen Yamashiro Daijyo Kunishige.

The Mizuta school is believed to have been founded in Bitchū Province during the late Muromachi period, around the 16th century, by swordsmiths who traced their lineage to Ko-Aoe Tametsugu (古青江為次). Tametsugu was one of the most highly regarded smiths of the Ko-Aoe tradition and was active from the late Heian to the early Kamakura period (late 12th–early 13th century). One of his surviving works is designated a National Treasure of Japan.

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11/08/2026

▪️Katana Signed by Kaneyasu

This blade was signed by the second-generation Mutsu no Kami Kaneyasu (陸奥守包保). He was originally from Tango Province (the northern part of present-day Kyoto Prefecture). He studied sword-forging as an apprentice under the first-generation Mutsu no Kami Kaneyasu, who later adopted him, making him his legal son.

Before succeeding his adoptive father’s smith name, he signed his works as Kaneshige (包重), engraving the signature in reverse—an intentional practice inherited from his master, who was left-handed. After formally taking over the name Kaneyasu, he began signing in the conventional orientation. For this reason, the second generation is known as “Right Mutsu” (右陸奥), while his master is referred to as “Left Mutsu” (左陸奥).

He primarily forged swords in Edo and Osaka. Later in his career, together with his adoptive father, he entered the exclusive service of the Mizuno clan at Matsumoto Castle in present-day Nagano Prefecture. Based on extant works, his active period is dated to 1661–1689, during the early Edo period (late 17th century).

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10/08/2026

▪️Naginata Signed by Ikeda Isshū Nyūdō Ryūken

This blade was signed by Ikeda Isshū Nyūdō Ryūken (池田一秀入道竜軒) and dated to the 8th year of the Tenpō era (1837).

Ikeda Isshū , also known as Kazuhide, was a swordsmith of the Shōnai region in present-day Yamagata Prefecture. Born as the second son of a family of hereditary smiths, his birth name was Ikeda Seiunai. During his career, he used several art names, including Isshū (Kazuhide) and later Ryūken after taking Buddhist vows.

In 1805, he became a disciple of the renowned master Suishinshi Masahide (水心子正秀), who visited the Shōnai region. Under Masahide’s guidance, Isshū learned advanced sword-forging techniques and became part of the movement that sought to revive the quality and craftsmanship of earlier Japanese swords. He later continued his studies under other distinguished disciples of Masahide, including Akihide and Kunihide, further refining his skills.

His talent earned him official employment by the Shōnai Domain under the Sakai clan, where he served as a domain swordsmith. In recognition of his abilities, he received successive promotions and stipends from the domain. He took the name Ryūken after becoming a Buddhist lay monk and continued forging swords until his death in 1841 at the age of sixty-nine.

Notably, the accompanying inscription reads “Yotte Takenouchi-kun Motomu” (依竹内君需), meaning that this blade was made at the request of the Takenouchi family. The Takenouchi were a hereditary karō (家老, chief retainer) family of the Shōnai Domain, indicating that the sword was commissioned for a high-ranking samurai household closely connected to the domain administration. This inscription provides valuable evidence of the blade’s prestigious provenance.

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09/08/2026

▪️Katana attributed to Tadakuni

This blade is attributed to Shinano Daijō Tadakuni (信濃大掾忠国), a renowned swordsmith in Tottori province. The swordsmith’s name Tadakuni lasted seventh generations until late Edo period (about 150 years ago).

The first-gen Tadakuni first signed Kunikatsu (国勝) and then changed it to Tokikuni (刻国). And he eventually used Tadakuni (忠国) as his maker’s name.

Also, Tadakuni was an apprentice of Dewa Daijyō Kunimichi (出羽大掾国路), whose master was Horikawa Kunihiro, one of the most famous swordsmiths in the early Edo period. Tadakuni originally forged swords in the Kyoto area (Yamashiro province), learning highly refined sword-forging techniques from his master. He moved to the Inaba domain in Tottori prefecture in the 1st year of the Kanei era (1624: Early Edo period) to serve the Ikeda clan as an Okakaekaji exclusively. Okakaekaji is a swordsmith who exclusively forged swords for a specific domain or clan. It is said that this was when he changed his maker’s name from Tokikuni to Tadakuni.

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08/08/2026

▪️Katana attributed to Mizuta Kunishige

This blade is attributed to a work of the Mizuta Kunishige(水田国重). It is estimated that this swordsmith was active during the early Edo period(Mid-Late 17th century).

Kunishige belonged to Bitchu Koku Mizuta school, which had been founded by the descendants of Ko AOE Tametsugu(古青江為次) in the late Muromachi period(1530-). Tametsugu is one of the most famous swordsmiths in the late Heian period-early Kamakura period(Late 12C-Early 13C). One of his works is designated as a national treasure of Japan.

AOE(青江) is the name of the school Tametsugu belonged to. It was located in Kurashiki city, Okayama prefecture today. AOE school was prosperous during the Kamakura-Nanbokucho era(-Late 12C-Late 14C), but it almost disappeared in the Muromachi period. However, because of the descendants of Tametsugu, the Ko AOE-style sword became popular again and revitalized the school by changing its name to Bitchu Koku Mizuta school.

The Bitchu Koku Mizuta school flourished from 1530-1700(The end of the Sengoku period to the mid-Edo period) in today’s Okayama prefecture. There were about 60 swordsmiths who belonged to Mizuta school and Kunishige were the most prestigious smith name only selected sword makers were allowed to use in this school. During the Edo period, many Kunishige swordsmiths moved to other parts of Japan.

There are two major groups in Kunishige swordsmiths during the Edo period. One is called Oyogo Kunishige school(大与五国重派), lead by Master Otsuki（大月）and the other is called Kono school(河野派) lead by Tameie(為家).

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