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The classic possessions of the largest of three Tokunaga families are on display.
This museum curates Owari Tokunaga family’s treasures. The 19th feudal lord Tokugawa Yoshichika opened it in 1935 to preserve the culture of lordship for the future generations.
The collection of over 10,000 tools and arts includes swords, armor, tea sets, and the No attire which Tokunaga Ieyasu gave to the Tokugawa family in Oda Region, as well as the treasures of the successive lords and their wives.
There are 9 national treasures, 59 important cultural properties, 46 important art treasures and other valuables such as the oldest national treasure, Genji Monogatari Emaki, a picture scroll of the Tale of Genji.
The 1st display room exhibits armor, the symbol of samurai. The swords are almost 1,000, one of the largest collections in Japan.
Also, Kusari no ma (connecting room) and a reception room in Nagoya Castle’s outer citadel were recreated. The 3rd display room shows the tea ceremony tools and picture scrolls. Many more displays reflect the majesty of the Owari Tokunaga family. The stage, masks and attire for No performance in the 4th display room is a must-to-see.
Owari Tokunaga family’s many cultural treasures are curated
The national treasure, Genji Monogatari Emaki
The national treasure, wedding furniture. The 3rd Shogun Iemitu’s daughter, Princess Chiyo, brought it when she married.
The 1st display room exhibits armor and swords
The 4th display room has a recreation of the No stage in the Nagoya Castle’s outer citadel
Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Tokugawa Ieyasu in the Battle of Nagashino are depicted on the folding screen
