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Doctor Naotada Akahoshi Cultural Heritage Museum

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Doctor Naotada Akahoshi Cultural Heritage Museum, Biographical and archaeological museum in Yokosuka, Japan.

The Doctor Naotada Akahoshi Cultural Heritage Museum is a biographical and archaeological museum in Yokosuka holding collections of medical instruments and findings from various periods of Japanese history. The exhibits combine objects from the founder's research work with regional archaeological discoveries that show the development of learning and research in this area.

The founder was a researcher who played a key role in introducing scientific methods to the region. His work legacy documents a turning point in local academic development during a time of major change in Japan.

The museum displays how Western scientific methods took root in the region through historical medical instruments and fossils. Visitors can see how local researchers connected traditional practices with new findings.

The museum is located near Kannonzaki Park and is easy to reach on foot when visiting the park. Ample parking space is available and hours follow a standard weekday schedule with Sunday closings.

The collection holds rare handwritten documents that document the arrival of Western medical practices in Japan. These historical records show how new knowledge changed medical education and practice in the region.

Location: Yokosuka

Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 08:00-17:00; Sunday off

Website: https://unai-kensetsu.com/akaboshi-museum

GPS coordinates: 35.22824,139.62050

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:27

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