National Hansen's Disease Museum, Tokorozawa

Name: National Hansen's Disease Museum
Address: 4-1-13 Aobacho, Tokorozawa, 189-0002, Japan
Telephone: +81 42-396-2909

#8 among attractions in Tokorozawa

Museum, Specialty museum

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Facts and practical information

The National Hansen's Disease Museum is a museum in Higashimurayama, Tokyo, Japan that is dedicated to education about Hansen's disease and to eliminate discriminatory practices against its sufferers. It was formerly named "His Imperial Highness Prince Takamatsu Memorial Museum of Hansen's Disease". ()

Local name: 国立ハンセン病資料館 Established: 1993 (31 years ago)Coordinates: 35°45'58"N, 139°29'53"E

Address

4-1-13 Aobacho東村山 (dong cun shan)Tokorozawa 189-0002 Japan

Contact

+81 42-396-2909

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Day trips

National Hansen's Disease Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Seibuen Yuenchi, Tokorozawa Aviation Museum, Higashikurumeshi Chikurin Park, Tokorozawa Aviation Memorial Park.

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Amusement, Theme park, Amusement park
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Museum, Science museum, History museum
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Park
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Park
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Theater, Concerts and shows
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Sacred and religious sites, Temple
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Temple, Buddhist architecture
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City, Area
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