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Meguro Parasitological Museum
A unique museum dedicated to parasites, one of the few of its kind in the world.
A unique research museum dedicated to parasites, one of the few in the world. Founded by Dr. Satoru Kamegai, it aims to advance parasitology research and educate the public about parasitic diseases. The museum features two exhibition floors, showcasing around 300 parasite specimens and related materials. In addition to permanent displays, it hosts various special exhibitions and events, introducing the fascinating and intriguing world of parasites.
The first-floor exhibition room focuses on the "Diversity of Parasites," explaining what parasitism is and displaying specimens of parasites from humans and fish. The second floor's theme is "Parasites and the Human Body," offering a deeper understanding of parasites that affect humans. The highlight of the museum is an 8.8-meter-long tapeworm, which lived inside a patient's body after they consumed infected fish.
The museum also features a gift shop where you can purchase unique items like original parasite-themed T-shirts and parasite-inclusion keychains.
Highlights
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A museum dedicated to parasite research and education on parasitic diseases.
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Displays rare specimens, including an 8.8-meter-long tapeworm.
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Offers a variety of original merchandise like parasite-themed T-shirts.
Photos
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![The first-floor exhibition room themed "Diversity of Parasites"]()
The first-floor exhibition room themed "Diversity of Parasites"
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![The second floor features the highlight: an 8.8-meter-long tapeworm specimen]()
The second floor features the highlight: an 8.8-meter-long tapeworm specimen
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![The museum shop sells original merchandise and related books]()
The museum shop sells original merchandise and related books
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have foreign language support? (If it is available, what language is available?)
The display panels have QR codes that link to English explanations when scanned with a smartphone or tablet. These can be translated into Spanish, French, Portuguese, Russian, Korean, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese using text translation features. An English guidebook is also available for purchase.
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Is it possible to re-enter the premises?
Yes, re-entry is allowed as there are no tickets.
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Is free WiFi available in the facility?
Yes, it is.
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Are there coin lockers?
Yes, there are nine coin lockers, three of which can accommodate large suitcases.
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Is photography allowed inside the museum?
You can photograph specimens and panels for personal use. However, photographing the gift shop and unpurchased merchandise is not allowed.
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What about accessibility for disabled visitors?
Wheelchair users can call staff using the entrance intercom for assistance with a lift. One wheelchair is available for loan. Assistance dogs are welcome.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 目黒寄生虫館
- Postal Code
- 153-0064
- Address
- 4‐1‐1 Shimomeguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
- Telephone
- 03-3716-1264
- Closed
- Mondays・Tuesdays（If it falls on a holiday, closed on the following weekday）, New Year’s holiday period.
- Business Hours
- 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Admission
- Free (Donations are welcome for maintenance and operation)
- Access
- About a 12-minute walk from JR, Tokyo Metro, Toei Subway, and Tokyu "Meguro" Station
- Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (English)