221-86 Azahama, Matsuzaki-cho, Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture
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Cost per person
¥500
Located within the Sanriku Reconstruction National Park near Goishi Coast, the Ofunato City Museum showcases fossils, excavated clay figures, and ancient fishing tools from the Kesennuma region. Visitors can explore the area's geological history and the lives of its early inhabitants. A unique feature allows visitors to submit sketches of museum exhibits, which are displayed for a week and then returned with a letter from the director. The museum also features exhibits on past tsunamis, including the Meiji Sanriku Earthquake Tsunami, making it a valuable site for disaster prevention education. Easily accessible by bus from JR Ofunato Line BRT Hosoura Station, the museum offers an enriching experience for all ages.
Accessibility: Guide dogs welcome ○ Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible restroom ○ Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible ramp ○ Accessibility: Braille guidance ○