Hideyo Noguchi Memorial Museum
The Noguchi Hideyo Memorial Museum is a facility that introduces the life and achievements of the bacteriologist Hideyo Noguchi, known for his portrait on the 1,000 yen banknote. Located in Inawashiro Town, Fukushima Prefecture, the museum houses his birthplace and the irori (fire pit) where he suffered severe burns on his left hand at the age of one and a half. Displays include a declaration of his resolve to pursue medicine after undergoing surgery at the age of 16. The museum presents information about his research on yellow fever and his tumultuous life through the ages, with letters and report cards also available for viewing. Interactive exhibits and the "Doctor's Laboratory" allow visitors to learn about bacteriology through quizzes and games, providing insight into Noguchi's lesser-known personality. The museum also features spots where visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of Lake Inawashiro and a museum shop.
Basic Information
- Spot Name
- Hideyo Noguchi Memorial Museum
- Location
- 〒969-3284 81 Maeda, Mitsuwa, Inawashiro-machi, Yamagun, Fukushima-ken
- Access
- Nearest station: JR Ban'etsu West Line Inawashiro Station
By taxi: approximately 6 minutes
By bus: approximately 10 minutes
*For bus, take the Aizu Bus bound for "Kan no Hashi" and get off at the Noguchi Hideyo Museum stop, then walk for 1 minute.
Visit the Aizu Bus website:
https://www.aizubus.com/ - Parking
- Regular cars: 300 spaces
Buses: 30 spaces - Business Hours
- April to October: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM (Last admission at 5:00 PM)
November to March: 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Last admission at 4:00 PM) - Regular Holiday
- Open year-round (except from December 29 to January 3).
- Fees
- Adults: 800 yen (15 years and older)
Children: 400 yen (elementary and junior high school students) - Contact Information
- Phone Number：0242-65-2319
- Official Website
