Seishu-no-sato, Roadside station and theme park in Kinokawa, Japan.
Seishu-no-sato is a roadside station and visitor center along National Route 24 that provides rest and information for travelers. The complex includes exhibition rooms with historical objects and a traditional building that once served as both a residence and medical school.
The site opened in 2015 and honors a 19th-century physician who pioneered anesthesia work. His medical school was located on this site and trained hundreds of students who carried his knowledge across the region.
The place takes its name from Hanaoka Seishu, a physician from the region whose legacy shapes what you see here today. His influence appears in the displayed objects and the way the site honors his birthplace and his contributions to medicine.
The location sits directly on a busy highway and serves travelers as a stopping point for rest and shopping. The facilities are easy to access and well marked, making it simple to explore the grounds.
The traditional building on the grounds operated for many decades and drew students from across the country to study under a master of medical arts. Visitors can see in the exhibits tools that were used during groundbreaking medical procedures.
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