Inamura-no-Hi no Yakata

The Inamura-no-Hi no Yakata Museum contains exhibits, photographs, and artifacts dedicated to educating visitors about tsunami science and preparedness measures.

The museum commemorates the actions of Hamaguchi Goryo, who in 1854 burned rice sheaves to guide villagers to safety during the Nankai Earthquake tsunami.

The facility maintains records of survivor stories, traditional warning methods, and community response strategies developed through generations of coastal living.

Located in Wakayama Prefecture, the museum operates daily from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with admission fees of $15 for adults and $10 for seniors.

The museum features a reproduction of the 19th-century watchtower system used to monitor ocean conditions and alert residents of incoming waves.

Location: Hirogawa

Official opening: April 2007

Website: https://town.hirogawa.wakayama.jp/inamuranohi

GPS coordinates: 34.02583,135.17306

Latest update: March 5, 2025 15:17