Osaka

Japan

Birthplace of Japan's pharmaceutical industry in the historic Doshomachi district, featuring company heritage museums.

1 museum

Planning Tip

Located in Doshomachi pharmaceutical district. Museums require advance reservations. Free admission common.

City Highlights

Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Historical Museum

Doshomachi pharmaceutical district

Birthplace Monument of Osaka University of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Quick Stats

Company Heritage345+ years
Major Museums1+
District FocusPharmaceutical

Fun Facts

Doshomachi district is where Japan's pharmaceutical industry evolved

Home to Japan's oldest pharmaceutical company (founded 1678)

Features interactive 3D displays and pharmaceutical history exhibits

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Pharmacy Museums in Osaka

Discover pharmaceutical history and medical collections in Osaka.

Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Historical Museum

pharmaceutical company museum

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Showcases the 345+ year history of Japan's oldest pharmaceutical company (founded 1678) and the wisdom of Doshomachi district where Japan's pharmaceutical industry evolved. Features interactive 3D displays and touch panels about human body and pharmaceutical mechanisms.

Monday-Friday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (entrance until 4:30 PM)
+81-6-6205-5085
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