Hanaoka Seishuu Honor Memorial Park

Park • 480 Nishinoyama, Kinokawa, Wakayama 649-6604, Japan

3.9(31 reviews)

Kid-friendly

A journey to encounter the pioneering spirit of Kaokabe Aozuka

Tracing the footsteps of the father of anesthesia medicine

About a 30-minute drive from the ancient city of Wakayama, there is a park that introduces the achievements of the doctor Kaokabe Aozuka, who performed the first ever general anesthesia surgery in history. The vast grounds reproduce the buildings of the time, creating a unique atmosphere.

Passion for experimentation and the trial and error of the journey

At the entrance memorial hall, there are exhibits showing Aozuka's passion for discovering anesthetic drugs, as well as the tragic events of using his mother and wife as test subjects. However, overcoming those difficulties, his strong sense of mission and spirit of inquiry as a doctor are visible in his eventual world-first success.

Surgical demonstrations that leave a mark in history

Inside the buildings that reproduce the old wards and operating rooms, you can see the state of anesthesia surgery at the time. The surgical scenes, supported by excellent techniques and courage, will leave a strong impression on your heart.

Blessings in the cherry blossom light-up

In spring, a cherry blossom light-up event is held. Amidst an ethereal atmosphere, let us recall the great achievements of Kaokabe Aozuka. Renewing our gratitude to the pioneers who laid the foundation of medical care under the night cherry blossoms is a luxurious experience unique to this place.

Kaokabe Aozuka has left a significant mark on the development of medicine. By visiting this park, you can reflect on his life and feel the passion for medicine. Expressing respect for the pioneering spirit that leaves a mark in history, this will surely be a special journey.

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Reviews

5(a month ago)

microズボラ

There is an admission fee for Shunrinken, which is located on the premises. 200 yen for adults, 100 yen for children. There is a bronze statue of Seishu Hanaoka, and Shunrinken is in the back. This Shunrinken tells the story of the history of Hanaoka Seishu, and it was very fulfilling, from the exhibits to the guidance. There is a museum outside Shunrinken. The museum is open to the public free of charge. The museum has a variety of materials, including old medical equipment and books that indicate that there have been cancer patients since ancient times. If you are interested in history but haven't been there yet, I didn't know about it! If so, why not give it a try? I thought it would be fun to go and learn about the first anesthetic created in Japan.

5(2 months ago)

ママまろん

I went to see the cherry blossoms illuminated at night again this year😁🌸It was beautiful.Last year I didn't go to the pond, so I went to see it this year🌸It was beautiful I've been looking at it for a while 😁 I'm already looking forward to next year 😌💓 Thank you for showing me the beautiful cherry blossom illumination this year too 🙇

4(a month ago)

やおのおやぢ

Although it has a strong sense of far-fetchedness as Flower Hill, which is named after Hanaoka Seishu, Spring cherry blossoms, dogwood, wisteria, azalea I can't help but visit during the Oga lotus season in summer.

4(5 months ago)

f kasumi

There are places where you can go inside (and go up) the memorial museum, so you can enjoy it more than it costs. Lastly, be sure to visit the Hanaoka family's grave. You can buy souvenirs at roadside stations. There is also an exhibition corner of Hanaoka Seishu inside the roadside station, so don't miss it.

5(5 years ago)

桂樹じゅん

I love Seishu no Sato and visit it often, but I had no idea that there was a memorial park like this. His own mother and wife became test subjects for the effects of anesthesia, and although the sad results were that his mother died and his wife lost her eyesight, the effectiveness of anesthesia was proven. You are truly a great person, aren't you?

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