Ruins of the Great East Japan Earthquake Kesennuma City Memorial Museum

The main structure houses the preserved ruins of Kesennuma Koyo High School, which endured both the tsunami and subsequent fires during the 2011 catastrophe.

Following the March 11, 2011 disaster that claimed 1,143 lives in Kesennuma, this facility opened on March 10, 2019 to preserve the physical evidence of destruction.

The museum incorporates digital displays, photographs, and first-hand accounts from survivors to educate visitors about natural disaster preparedness and response protocols.

Located at 9-1 Semuke, Hajikami, visitors can access the museum between 9:30 AM and 4:00 PM, with admission fees ranging from 300 to 600 yen.

The facility maintains the original structural damage from the earthquake and tsunami, including bent steel beams and water marks at 7.2 meters above ground level.

Location: Kesennuma

Official opening: March 10, 2019

Opening Hours: 09:30-16:00

Phone: 0226289671

Email: info@kesennuma-memorial.jp

Website: https://kesennuma-memorial.jp

GPS coordinates: 38.83125,141.59097

Latest update: March 5, 2025 21:26