Doshōmachi Pharmaceutical and Historical Museum

The Doshōmachi Pharmaceutical and Historical Museum in Osaka displays objects, documents, and explanations that show how medicine developed in Japan. The building itself is located in a historic district known for its long connection to the medicine trade.

The district became a center for medicine trading starting in the 1600s and held that role for more than 300 years. The museum was created to preserve this legacy and tell the story of how the place developed its reputation.

The name Doshōmachi means 'Medicine Street' and comes from centuries when traders sold remedies here. You can feel this commercial heritage when you walk through the district, where the local identity remains tied to wellness and healing.

The museum is near a subway station and easy to reach on foot from the surrounding streets. It is best to arrange a visit in advance since the space is small and the number of visitors is limited.

The museum stands next to a shrine dedicated to the god of medicine, showing how healing and spiritual faith were connected in Japanese culture. This placement reveals that medicine was never just a practical skill but part of everyday spiritual life.

Location: Doshōmachi

Inception: 1997

Official opening: October 1997

Website: http://sinnosan.jp/dosyoumathi-

GPS coordinates: 34.68864,135.50600

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:26