Hideyo Noguchi Memorial Museum

The Hideyo Noguchi Memorial Museum is a biographical museum in Inawashiro dedicated to the bacteriologist's life and work. The galleries display scientific instruments, personal objects, photographs, and research documents that trace his investigations into infectious diseases.

Hideyo Noguchi was born in this region and made groundbreaking discoveries about yellow fever and tropical diseases. The museum was created to preserve his contributions to modern medicine and his impact on scientific research worldwide.

The exhibits show how Noguchi's work connected Japan to other parts of the world through medical research and scientific exchange. His discoveries shaped how doctors everywhere think about infectious diseases.

The museum features interactive displays and multimedia presentations that help visitors learn about bacteriology and medical research. It works well for groups and school visits interested in science and natural history.

A handwritten letter from Noguchi's mother Shika, who taught herself to write to stay in contact with her son, is one of the museum's most moving exhibits. This personal touch reveals the human side of a pioneering scientist.

Location: Inawashiro

Inception: May 21, 1939

Address: 福島県耶麻郡猪苗代町大字三ツ和字前田81

Phone: +81242652319

Website: https://noguchihideyo.or.jp

GPS coordinates: 37.53611,140.07361

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:48