Hideyo Noguchi Memorial Hall

Noguchi Hideyo Kinenkan

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The face on the thousand-yen bill! An inspiring experience to learn about the life and achievements of Hideyo Noguchi. Features interactive exhibits, his mother's letters, and a life-sized robot.

Historic Sites

HighlightsExplore Hideyo's roots at his birthplace
Learn about the world of bacteria with interactive exhibits
Be moved by the letters from his mother, Shika
Meet the robot Hideyo
A wide selection of original merchandise

Basic Information

Address: 81 Mitsuwa Maeda, Inawashiro-machi, Yama-gun, Fukushima Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Fukushima

Access: 6 minutes by taxi or 10 minutes by bus from JR Inawashiro Station on the Ban'etsu West Line. Approximately 5 minutes from the Inawashiro-Bandai Kogen Interchange on the Ban'etsu Expressway, heading towards Aizuwakamatsu on National Route 49. Show route

Op.Hours: 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Until 5:30 PM from April to October)

Cld.Days: December 29th to January 3rd (The Infectious Disease Museum is closed from December 1st to March 15th)

Fee: Adults (15 years and older): 800 yen (1200 yen from March 16th to November 30th) Children (Elementary and Junior High School students): 400 yen (550 yen from March 16th to November 30th)

INFO: During snowy conditions, please use the free public parking area along the national highway. The estimated visit time is approximately 70 minutes (Memorial Hall: 40-50 minutes, Infectious Disease Museum: 20-30 minutes).

HP: https://www.noguchihideyo.or.jp/

Overview

The Hideyo Noguchi Memorial Hall was founded to commemorate the life and achievements of Hideyo Noguchi, a world-renowned medical scientist. The museum displays his childhood home and materials related to his research, allowing visitors to reflect on his accomplishments. In particular, the house where he lived as a child has been preserved as it was, including the irori where he was burned at the age of one and a half, and the pillar on which he carved his determination when he left for Tokyo, which inspires visitors. The museum also features interactive exhibits, making it enjoyable for children and adults alike to learn. It's a valuable place to gain a deeper understanding of Hideyo Noguchi's life and connect with his spirit. The adjacent Infectious Disease Museum provides a more detailed look at the world of bacteria that Noguchi studied.

Hideyo Noguchi Memorial Hall

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