Ishinomaki City Great East Japan Earthquake Memorial Site (Okawa Elementary School)
Okawa Shogakko
A profound memorial in Ishinomaki preserving the memory of the Great East Japan Earthquake.Explore this spot
The Ishinomaki City Great East Japan Earthquake Memorial Site (Okawa Elementary School) is a facility where the school buildings and facilities that suffered immense damage during the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake are preserved and opened to the public.
What makes it special
About Ishinomaki City Great East Japan Earthquake Memorial Site (Okawa Elementary School)
- Learn from History: View the school and pool from outside the fences to visually grasp the scale of the disaster.
- Memorial Hall Exhibits: Deepen your knowledge through the historical documents and exhibits in the memorial hall.
- A Place for Reflection: Use the flower altar and message panels to offer prayers and respect to the victims.
- Free Admission: The site is free to visit, making it accessible for anyone interested in disaster prevention education.
- Group Use: The multi-purpose space can be used for lectures or workshops with prior application.
Weather forecast
Tue
8/4
24°/19°
2%
Wed
8/5
27°/20°
2%
Thu
8/6
28°/22°
12%
Fri
8/7
31°/23°
3%
Sat
8/8
29°/23°
41%
Sun
8/9
24°/21°
55%
Mon
8/10
22°/20°
22%
Tips
Payment
Admission is free.
English Support
English signage is available.
Reservations
Prior application is required for group visits or using the multi-purpose space.
Photography
Photos are allowed, but video recording and audio recording are prohibited.
Accessibility
One wheelchair is available for loan.
Etiquette
The entire site is non-smoking and no open flames are allowed. Eating is prohibited. Please take your trash home.
Flowers
You may offer flowers, but please do not use incense (open flames) at the altar.