About this event
The cultural event "The Charm of Armor and Weapons" will be held at Takenomaru in Kakegawa Castle Park, featuring exhibits of authentic Japanese swords, armor, matchlock guns, and more. Visitors can learn about their appeal from the perspectives of weaponry, classical martial arts, and Sengoku history, while enjoying the world of history through talk sessions by experts and hands-on experiences. The exhibition runs from 11:00 to 16:00 with free admission and no reservations required, allowing anyone to view it freely. From 13:00 to 14:30, a talk session will take place featuring speakers with diverse perspectives, including matchlock shooting, classical martial arts, swords, castles, and Sengoku history. They will provide an easy-to-understand introduction to how armor and weapons were used and why they have been passed down to the present day, along with the background history and culture. Combined with a stroll around Kakegawa Castle and its castle town, please feel free to drop by as an opportunity to discover an interest in local history and traditional Japanese culture.
Source website (Japanese) ↗Venue
TAKENOMARU sweets cafe
1200 Kakegawa, Kakegawa, Shizuoka 436-0079
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