Sendai City War Reconstruction Memorial Hall

Sendai City War Reconstruction Memorial Hall is a museum and concert venue in Ōmachi that documents wartime experiences and the city's recovery. The building holds exhibition rooms with photographs, objects, and personal accounts, along with a 270-seat hall for performances and community gatherings.

This memorial facility opened in 1981 to commemorate the aerial bombing of Sendai during World War II and the city's recovery afterward. The collections document the destruction and how residents and authorities worked together to rebuild the city.

The space is named for Sendai's recovery after World War II and serves as a gathering place for local events and remembrance occasions. People come here to mark historical memory and participate in programs that strengthen community understanding of the past.

The hall is located in Ōmachi and open to visitors most days, with regular hours from morning through afternoon. It is easy to reach on foot and offers both self-guided exhibition viewing and guided programs for groups.

The facility maintains a specialized library with extensive documentation about Sendai's reconstruction that serves researchers and students as a source collection. This archive makes it an important resource for anyone looking to study city recovery in Japan.

Location: Ōmachi

Official opening: April 1981

Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access

Opening Hours: 9:00-17:00

Website: https://hm-sendai.jp/sisetu/sensai

GPS coordinates: 38.26086,140.86706

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:00