Ishinomaki Municipal Kadonowaki Elementary School

Ishinomaki Municipal Kadonowaki Elementary School is a former school building in Ishinomaki that now serves as a tsunami museum documenting the impact of the earthquake disaster. The building was restored after the event and preserves physical traces of what happened, allowing visitors to see firsthand the conditions people experienced.

The building was heavily damaged by the 2011 tsunami and later converted into a memorial museum to remember the disaster. This transformation helped the community preserve its history and teach future generations about the event.

The building is accessible and allows visitors to explore the different areas where the tsunami's impact is visible. It is recommended to allow enough time to fully understand the exhibits and appreciate the personal stories shared throughout.

The building displays visible water marks on its walls that precisely show how high the water rose during the tsunami. These silent marks make the power of the natural disaster immediately tangible to every visitor.

Location: Ishinomaki

Inception: 1873

Website: https://ishinomakiikou.net/en/kadonowaki

GPS coordinates: 38.42153,141.30519

Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:27