Buying a Samurai Sword in Japan: Everything You Need to Know | Tozando Kyoto

A visit to Tozando Gion Yasaka showcases authentic samurai armor and katanas, highlighting the distinction between functional battle gear and ceremonial art. The collection explores the social hierarchy of the Edo period, the rare metallurgy of tamahagane steel, and the historical context of the Muromachi period's warring states.