Miyagi East Japan Great Earthquake Tsunami Memorial Museum

2-1-56 Minamihama-cho, Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture

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Free

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Overview

The Miyagi East Japan Great Earthquake Tsunami Memorial Museum, opened in June 2021, is located within the Ishinomaki Minamihama Tsunami Reconstruction Memorial Park. This modern, glass-fronted museum offers a poignant look at the impact of the Great East Japan Earthquake through exhibits, photos, videos, and survivor testimonies. Visitors can learn about the tsunami's devastation in the Ishinomaki area, the recovery efforts, and disaster preparedness. The museum is free to enter and provides valuable insights into the disaster and its aftermath. Nearby attractions include the Ishinomaki City Earthquake Remains Kadonowaki Elementary School and the Earthquake Disaster Recovery Exchange Center MEET Kadonowaki.

Visit Information

Time to spend: 1h 30m

Hours: Open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Last admission at 4:30 PM)

Closed: Closed every Monday (or the following day if Monday is a public holiday), the day after public holidays (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Golden Week period), and during the New Year holidays (December 29 to January 4). *However, the museum is open every month on the 11th, regardless of the day of the week or public holiday.

Miyagi East Japan Great Earthquake Tsunami Memorial Museum

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