Meguro Parasitological Museum Museum
Small museum dedicated to parasites and public education
In Tokyo's Meguro ward, the Parasitological Museum presents parasite specimens, life‑size models and educational displays on parasitology. Visitors include curious tourists, students and researchers interested in an unusual scientific collection.
Meguro Parasitological Museum at a Glance#
Website: http://www.kiseichu.org/
Hours: Tue-Sun 10:00am-5:00pm, closed Mondays and national holidays
Admission: Free
About Meguro Parasitological Museum#
Meguro Parasitological Museum is a specialist museum in Tokyo focused on parasites and parasitology, notable for an extensive collection of preserved specimens displayed for public education. The museum is compact and curated for direct, educational viewing rather than broad natural-history display.
Exhibits consist primarily of preserved parasites in jars and explanatory panels describing lifecycles, transmission and public-health impacts. The presentation is clinical and scientific, intended to inform about parasite biology and human and animal health.
Founded as a specialist resource, the museum has been used for outreach and teaching rather than as a large public gallery. Its core collection has long been the same set of preserved specimens and associated explanatory material.
Located in Meguro Ward in Tokyo, the museum is inside a mixed urban neighbourhood served by local rail and bus links and is reachable from central Tokyo by public transport.
- Visit length: The collection is highly specialised - allocate 30-45 minutes to see the main preserved specimens and explanatory panels.
- Main attraction: Displays include very large preserved parasites shown in glass jars, which are the museum’s main draw for visitors interested in unusual museum subjects.
How to Get to Meguro Parasitological Museum#
From Meguro Station (JR Yamanote Line, Tokyu Meguro Line), take a short taxi or a 20-30 minute walk northwest; from Yutenji Station (Tokyu Toyoko Line) it’s an easy 10-15 minute walk. Local buses also serve the area - ask for stops near the museum (look for the Japanese name 目黒寄生虫館).
Tips for Visiting Meguro Parasitological Museum#
- Arrive midweek in the afternoon to avoid the small flurry of weekend school groups.
- The museum is tiny - plan 30-45 minutes. Look closely at the glass jars: some are labelled with specimen lengths in metres.
- Photography is usually allowed without flash; low light makes macro shots worthwhile.
- Combine a visit with a walk along the nearby Meguro River or a coffee at a neighborhood kissaten to offset the museum's clinical intensity.
Best Time to Visit Meguro Parasitological Museum#
Best visited in shoulder seasons when Tokyo is comfortable and museum foot traffic is lighter; the museum itself is indoor and climate-controlled.
Weather & Climate near Meguro Parasitological Museum#
Meguro Parasitological Museum's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 30°C. Abundant rainfall (1513 mm/year), wettest in September.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 1° - 10° | 2° | 48 mm | some cloud | 75% | 4.4 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.9h |
| February | Good | 2° - 10° | 3° | 61 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 4.5 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.8h |
| March | Acceptable | 5° - 13° | 6° | 109 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 4.6 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 10° - 19° | 14° | 126 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 4.3 m/s | 1.2 high | 13.0h |
| May | Very Good | 15° - 23° | 19° | 138 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 4.0 m/s | 1.4 high | 13.9h |
| June | Good | 18° - 25° | 22° | 186 mm | overcast | 82% | 3.4 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.4h |
| July | Good | 22° - 29° | 25° | 161 mm | overcast | 83% | 3.3 m/s | 1.6 very high | 14.1h |
| August | Very Good | 24° - 30° | 27° | 163 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.5 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.3h |
| September | Good | 20° - 27° | 23° | 210 mm | overcast | 82% | 3.6 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.3h |
| October | Good | 14° - 21° | 18° | 177 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 4.8 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.2h |
| November | Very Good | 9° - 17° | 13° | 91 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.1 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.2h |
| December | Good | 4° - 12° | 5° | 43 mm | some cloud | 78% | 4.2 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.7h |
