Places to Explore HISTORIC JAPAN

1 SAMURAI MUSEUM

SHINJUKU, TOKYO

or anyone who wants to immerse themselves in over 700 years of Japanese warfare history, then look no further than the Samurai Museum. Opened in September 2015 and with over 70 exhibits to explore across two floors, there are various samurai weapons, armour and helmets to see, with plenty of information on the artefacts and the era they’re from. A perfect starting place for those who know little about the samurai, there are also guided tours of the museum provided in English for visitors who want to learn more about samurai history. The museum offers