Great East Japan Earthquake and Nuclear Disaster Memorial Museum

The Great East Japan Earthquake and Nuclear Disaster Memorial Museum is a history museum in Futaba that documents the 2011 earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disaster through exhibits and artifacts. The collection features over 200 pieces, including crushed vehicles, household debris, and detailed dioramas showing how communities were affected.

The museum was built in response to the 2011 disaster and opened in September 2020, nine years after the earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear accident occurred. This delayed opening allowed time to gather documents, objects, and stories from survivors and affected communities across the region.

Four daily narration sessions feature local survivors sharing their experiences of evacuation and recovery, offering direct accounts of the events.

The museum is located near Futaba Station and is accessible by train or car, making it easy to reach from surrounding areas. Plan to spend several hours exploring the exhibits, especially if you join one of the guided visits to nearby affected zones.

The museum arranges bus tours to restricted areas in Futaba and Namie, where visitors can see abandoned buildings and emptied landscapes that reflect the evacuation. These excursions provide direct insight into the long-term aftermath and access to zones normally closed to the public.

Location: Futaba

Inception: September 20, 2020

Architects: Kazuo Watanabe

Official opening: September 20, 2020

Operator: 福島イノベーション・コースト構想推進機構

Address: 39 Aza Takada, Oaza nakano, Futaba Town, Futaba County, Fukushima Prefecture

Opening Hours: 09:00-17:00

Website: https://fipo.or.jp/lore

GPS coordinates: 37.45814,141.02645

Latest update: December 8, 2025 20:01