Ruins of the No.731 Unit of Japanese Aggressive Army Against China

Ruins of the No.731 Unit of Japanese Aggressive Army Against China (Chinese Name: 侵华日军第七三一部队遗址), or simply Unit 731 Museum. It is the world's largest germ warfare experimental base, which was built by Japanese troops in China during World War II. The base was opened as a historical reminder of the dark history of the Japanese aggression towards the Chinese. The base itself consists of several buildings ranging from a huge incinerator, operating rooms, testing labs, and farm houses which were used to breed rodents. 

What was Unit 731 Japan?

Unit 731 was created by Shiro Ishii, the chief medical officer of the Imperial Japanese Army. The unit was set up to research chemical and biological weapons, with the use of human test subjects. 731’s headquarters were originally located in Tokyo, however, after the Japanese invasion of China during World War Two, the unit moved to the suburbs of Harbin.

Where is the Unit 731 Museum?

The museum is located in the Pingfang District of Harbin.

How Long Should I spend at the museum?

To really get the most of it, you should spend at least two hours exploring the museum and surrounding grounds. If you read every description and info-board, then three to four hours is more realistic.

How much is a ticket to the museum?

Entrance to the museum is free.

What are the opening hours of the museum?

The museum is open six days a week (closed Mondays) from 09:00 to 16:30. The museum is closed for lunch from 11:30 to 13:00.