Mt. Unzen Disaster Memorial Hall

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Mt. Unzen Disaster Memorial Hall, Volcanological museum in Shimabara, Japan.

Mt. Unzen Disaster Memorial Hall is a museum in Shimabara dedicated to volcanic activity, featuring interactive exhibits and multimedia presentations about geological processes and their effects. The galleries contain scientific displays that explain and document what happens during and after volcanic eruptions.

The museum was founded in 2002 to document the eruptions that occurred between 1990 and 1995, which caused severe damage to the region. During that period, 43 journalists and scientists lost their lives, making this place an important memorial.

The hall preserves local memories through photographs, personal accounts, and objects that show how deeply the community remains connected to the volcano.

The museum can be reached by bus from central Shimabara to the Fukko Arena Iriguchi stop. Access is straightforward, and it is best to allow adequate time to explore the exhibits.

The museum features an eruption simulator that recreates pyroclastic flows using motion and heat effects, giving visitors physical sensations of volcanic phenomena. This hands-on experience helps people understand the raw power of such natural events.

Location: Shimabara

Official opening: July 1, 2002

Operator: 公益財団法人 雲仙岳災害記念財団

Website: https://udmh.or.jp

GPS coordinates: 32.74364,130.37572

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:25

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