Meguro Parasitological Museum

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目黒寄生虫館

A unique museum in Tokyo dedicated to parasites, offering free and fascinating educational exhibits.

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What it is

A private museum specializing in parasitology.
Operated by a Public Interest Incorporated Foundation.
Conducts research and educational activities.
Collects specimens and materials.

What to see

Exhibition spaces are on the 1st and 2nd floors.
Approximately 60,000 specimens are on display.

When to go

Open from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Admission is free.

Getting there

Nearest railway station is Meguro Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Address: 4 Chome-1-1 Shimomeguro, Meguro, Tokyo 153-0064
Area: Shimo-Meguro 4-chōme, Tokyo
Official site: www.kiseichu.org
Phone: 03-3716-1264
Opening hours: 10:00-17:00
Closed: Mondays and Tuesdays, New Year holidays (If Monday or Tuesday is a national holiday, the museum will be open and closed on the nearest weekday instead)
Admission: Free (Donations are welcome)
Getting there: Meguro Station — about 13 min on foot (0.8 km)

Hours and admission taken from the official site on 30 July 2026. Nearest station calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors; walking time is a straight-line estimate. Check before you travel.

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