National Hansen's Disease Museum

The National Hansen's Disease Museum contains exhibits, photographs, and artifacts documenting the history and treatment of leprosy in Japan through different historical periods.

Established in 1993 as Prince Takamatsu Memorial Museum of Hansen's Disease, the institution changed its name in 2007 following a lawsuit declaring the Leprosy Prevention Law unconstitutional.

The museum preserves testimonies from former patients through video accounts, letters, and personal items that illustrate their experiences in Japanese sanatoriums.

Located at 4-1-13 Aobacho, the museum opens daily from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM except Mondays, offering free admission and accessibility via local bus services.

The facility maintains strong connections with the adjacent National Sanatorium Tama Zenshoen, where residents contributed to fund raising, document collection, and exhibit design.

Location: Aobachō

Inception: 1993

Official opening: June 25, 1993

Address: 東京都東村山市青葉町4-1-13 189-0002 189-0002

Website: https://nhdm.jp

GPS coordinates: 35.76770,139.50014

Latest update: May 11, 2025 17:57