Yes — we ship authentic Japanese swords to Canada. Canadian collectors are a growing part of our clientele, and every order is sent free of charge, fully tracked and insured, with formal export clearance from Japan's Agency for Cultural Affairs. Here is exactly how your sword travels from our Kyoto showroom to your door in Canada.

Can a Japanese Sword Really Be Shipped to Canada?

Yes. Your sword does not leave Japan as a weapon — it leaves as a registered work of cultural property. Every genuine Japanese sword we sell carries a Japanese registration certificate (torokusho) and is formally approved for export by Japan's Agency for Cultural Affairs before it is dispatched.

On the Canadian side, ownership of a Japanese sword is generally permitted. Under Canadian federal law, swords are treated as edged articles, and private ownership is generally legal for adults (18 and over), with most provinces allowing swords to be owned for collecting, display, and martial arts. Rules can vary by province and municipality, so we encourage you to confirm the regulations that apply where you live. For a fuller overview, see our guide on how to legally own a Japanese sword.

How Your Sword Leaves Japan Lawfully

Every sword is exported with formal permission. Before shipping, we confirm the sword's registration certificate (torokusho) and obtain export approval from Japan's Agency for Cultural Affairs. This official process is your assurance that the blade is a genuine, registered Japanese sword — not a reproduction — and that it is leaving Japan entirely lawfully.

From Our Kyoto Showroom to Your Door

1. Export approval in Japan — we secure the export permit from the Agency for Cultural Affairs.
2. Careful packing in Kyoto — your sword is packed to protect the blade and its koshirae for the journey.
3. Insured air transit with tracking — the sword travels by air, fully tracked and insured.
4. Canadian customs and delivery — your sword clears Canadian customs (CBSA) and is delivered to your door. We contact you directly with tracking details and help with anything you need along the way.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it legal to own a Japanese sword in Canada?
Generally, yes. Private ownership is legal for adults (18 and over), and most provinces permit swords for collecting, display, and martial arts without a special permit. Provincial and local rules can vary, so please confirm those that apply where you live. Note that carrying a sword in public is not permitted, and swords should be transported in a locked, covered case.

Will I have to pay duties or taxes?
Any import duties or taxes are the recipient's responsibility, as with any international order. Antique Japanese swords often qualify for preferential (duty-free) treatment under Canada's antiques tariff provisions, though GST/HST and any applicable provincial tax may still apply on import. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) assesses these on arrival. For more, see our guide on Japanese sword import tariffs.

How long does dispatch and delivery take?
Because every sword needs an export permit, the full process takes a few weeks. Once dispatched, air delivery to Canada typically takes a number of business days, and you will receive tracking. We contact you directly at each stage.

Is shipping free, tracked, and insured?
Yes. Shipping to Canada is free of charge, and every sword is sent fully tracked and insured.

Do you handle the documentation?
Yes. We prepare and include all required export documentation. You will not be left wondering — we guide you through the process and are always available to help.

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