Doshōmachi Pharmaceutical and Historical Museum, History museum in Doshomachi district, Osaka, Japan.
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.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
Sukunahikona-jinja
3 m
The Kitahama
128 m
Kōrai Bridge
346 m
Mengyo Kaikan
408 m
Naniwa Bridge
464 m
Resona Bank Head Office Building
439 m
Yuki Museum of Art
364 m
Ima Bridge
375 m
Shibakawa Building
384 m
City Tower Osaka
272 m
Semba Building
250 m
Former Konishi Family Residence
82 m三井住友銀行大阪中央支店
166 m
UCCJ Naniwa Church
227 m
Kitahama Retro Building
372 m
Ikoma Building
127 m
Kouraibashi Nomura Building
137 m
伏見ビル
47 m
大阪証券ビル市場館
316 m
新井ビル
241 m
青山ビル
42 mグランサンクタス淀屋橋
302 m
葭屋橋
400 m
大手橋
428 m
岸本瓦町邸
395 m大阪証券ビル本館
333 m
平野橋
363 m
トレードピア淀屋橋
307 mDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes