Tango Earthquake Memorial Hall

The Tango Earthquake Memorial Hall contains exhibits of photographs, artifacts, and documents that detail the effects of the 1927 North Tango earthquake.

Following the 7.0 magnitude earthquake in March 1927 that caused 2,956 deaths and 7,800 injuries, local authorities established this memorial hall in December 1929.

The memorial hall functions as an educational center where visitors learn about seismic activity in Japan through preservation of personal narratives and historical records.

Located in Yakushigaoka Park, the museum provides guided tours and maintains regular exhibitions about earthquake safety measures and disaster preparedness strategies.

The building stands as a designated cultural asset by the Kyoto prefectural government, documenting the tsunami that reached heights of 11.3 meters during the disaster.

Location: Kyotango

Inception: December 1929

GPS coordinates: 35.62581,135.05611

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:05