Based on the belief that "respect for human dignity and life is the basis of politics," the former Sawauchi Village was the first in the country to achieve free medical care for infants and the elderly, achieving zero infant mortality rate for the first time in Japan. A museum built to learn from the spirit of respect for the late Teruo Fukasawa and to pass on his achievements to future generations.
- Location
- 68, Sawanai Ota 2, Nishiwaga-machi, Waga-gun, Iwate 029-5614
- Business Hours
- 10:00-16:00
*Closed during winter season - Closed
- *For the time being, we are only open on weekends (if you wish to visit on weekdays, please make a reservation by phone)
- Price
- Adults and college students: 400 yen, junior high and high school students: 200 yen, elementary school students and under free
- Inquiries
- Akio Fukasawa Museum
Phone number 090-5180-6620 - Other
- 【access】
Route 1: Yuda IC → [50 minutes by car] Akio Fukasawa Museum
Route 2: Morioka IC → [50 minutes by car] Akio Fukasawa Museum
