Kesennuma City Great East Japan Earthquake Memorial and Learning Center
Kesennuma Koyo High School
A moving memorial in Miyagi Prefecture. The former building of Kesennuma Koyo High School is preserved as a disaster memorial, visually documenting…Explore this spot
The Kesennuma City Great East Japan Earthquake Memorial and Learning Center, located in Kamise-mukai, Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture, is a facility dedicated to preserving the memories of the Great East Japan Earthquake.
What makes it special
About Kesennuma City Great East Japan Earthquake Memorial and Learning Center
- Observe the Memorial Building: See the actual scars left by the earthquake and tsunami on the school structure up close.
- Video Theater Experience: Gain a deeper understanding of the disaster and the survivors' stories through immersive footage.
- Storyteller Guides: Book in advance to hear firsthand accounts and lessons from professional guides.
- Educational Exhibits: Learn about the mechanics of earthquakes and tsunamis and the history of reconstruction through detailed panels and photos.
Weather forecast
Mon
8/3
23°/21°
80%
Tue
8/4
24°/19°
14%
Wed
8/5
25°/19°
5%
Thu
8/6
27°/22°
48%
Fri
8/7
28°/23°
25%
Sat
8/8
27°/23°
32%
Sun
8/9
26°/21°
25%
Tips
Payment
Cash only (for admission fees, etc.)
Language Support
Multilingual support available via smartphone (English, Chinese, Korean, Indonesian)
Reservations
Advanced booking required for Storyteller Guides and seminars
Clothing
Comfortable clothing suitable for walking around the building and surrounding area is recommended
Photography
Photography of the memorial building (old school building) is permitted
Accessibility
Free wheelchair rentals are available
Etiquette
The entire premises is non-smoking; please observe museum etiquette in exhibition areas