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Flower Hill Museum

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フラワーヒルミュージアム

Explore a unique museum dedicated to Japan's first surgeon, designed by a renowned architect.

Flower Hill Museum
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What it is

  • A museum in Kinokawa City, part of Seishu no Sato.
  • Dedicated to Seishu Hanaoka, Japan's first surgeon.
  • Designed by architect Kisho Kurokawa.
  • Completed in February 1999.

What to see

  • Building motif is the Datura flower.
  • Exhibits include Seishu Hanaoka's personal items.
  • Exhibits include surgical tools from Shunkurin-ken.
  • Restaurant named Hana.
  • Bakery named Hill Bakery.

When to go

  • Open 10 AM to 5 PM.
  • Closed Tuesdays and New Year holidays.

Getting there

  • 20-minute walk from Nate Station on the Wakayama Line.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

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