We are a store specializing in Japanese swords and cutlery, proudly located located in the gorgeous
Gion district in Kyoto.
We offer imitation swords, iaido swords, and sharpened Japanese kitchen knives, as well as authentic Japanese swords omit "serious swords" made by modern swordsmiths.
The beauty and spirit of Japan is The beauty and spirit of Japan breathes within each and every one of these swords. into each and every one of these swords.
Visit Gion, where tradition and tourism intersect to experience Japanese culture first hand.
We have a wide selection of Japanese swords of high artistic quality made by modern swordsmiths, as well as antique swords with historical flavor. Our contemporary swords are registered as works of art by swordsmiths belonging to the All Japan Sword Artisans Association and other organizations. We deliver the best in Japanese sword culture in every sword we sell.
We offer a selection of decorative imitation swords that reflect the traditional beauty of Japan, as well as high-quality iaido swords suitable for demonstration and practice. All of them are carefully crafted one by one by artisans, and are highly appreciated by martial artists and enthusiasts for their excellent artistic and functional qualities.
Authentic Japanese kitchen knives carefully crafted by artisans who have inherited the same forging techniques used for Japanese swords. The sharpness and beauty of these knives make them popular as gifts and souvenirs overseas. Adding a little beauty during their daily use, these knives enrich every meal preperation.
Our English-speaking staff members are always available for consultation.
For Japanese swords that come with registration certificates, please visit
for detailed information on the export process.
TOZANDO Gion-Yasaka
605-0074
542 South side of Gion-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan
(South area of Gion and Hanamikoji, near Yasaka Shrine and Kenninji Temple)
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train
bus
Get off at “the Gion” bus stop via a Kyoto City Bus About 3 minutes walk.
Routes: 206, 100, etc. (accessible from Kyoto Station and Ginkakuji Temple)
by taxi
It is easier to tell the driver “Gion, between Hanamikoji and Kenninji Temple”.
You can also tell the driver “542 south of
Gion-machi” or “a little north of Kenninji Temple”.
A product of Japanese beauty for your trip to Kyoto.
The area surrounding Toyama-do Gion Yasaka is dotted with some of Kyoto's most famous temples.
Why not spend some quiet time in between shopping and sightseeing?
Kenninji Temple
Chion-in Temple
Kiyomizu Temple
Yasaka Shrine
Kodaiji Temple
While Yasaka Shrine in Gion is known as a shrine to ward off bad luck and bring good luck, swords have long been dedicated to the shrine.
Swords are not only tools for fighting, but also “sacred treasures” dedicated to the gods.
A master swordsmith associated with this area Sanjo Munechika, was a swordsmith from the Heian period (794-1192).
He was a symbolic figure of the Yamashiro-den school, one of Kyoto's representative swordsmith schools, and left behind a graceful and elegant style.
The famous Kogumaru sword, which is said to have been forged with the aid of a magical fox from the sacred area of Inari, illistrates how these swords were not only weapons, but were seen as both sacred and mysterious.
Munechika, another very famous sword, has its likeness engraved on the Naginohoko sword float that is paraded during the yearly Gion festival in Kyoto. This allows the spirit of the sword to live on and be seen as it is paraded through the Gion area. In addition, both Munechika and Toshiro Yoshimitsu are enshrined in Awata Shrine, considered to be the eastern gateway to Kyoto. Their names are thus protected and their spirits allowed to remain within the shrine through the prayers of the many visitors to the shrine.
Yamashiro-den swords, characterized by their slender, elegant appearance and straight blade, are a true reflection of Kyoto aesthetic. Being able to hold one of these works of art in your own hands will allow you to feel the prayers used for forging these swords, the legend’s surrounding them, and this aesthetic native to Kyoto; truly deepening the richness of your experience.
Located near Heian Shrine in a renovated townhouse over 100 years old. The store deals in Japanese swords, armor, iaido swords, and samurai tools, and also displays and sells serious swords, art swords, and antique armory.
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A store specializing in fine art swords made by contemporary swordsmiths near Heian Shrine. Japanese swords certified by the All Japan Sword Artisans Association are on display and for sale, and can be held in one's hands for appreciation.
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