Arrahama District Residential Foundations (Disaster Memorial)
Sendai City Arahama District Jutaku Kiso
A place to honor the memory of the Great East Japan Earthquake.
The 'Arrahama District Residential Foundations' in Sendai is a memorial site established to preserve the memory of the Great East Japan Earthquake that occurred on March 11, 2011.
What makes it special
About Arrahama District Residential Foundations (Disaster Memorial)
- Learn from History: Witness the power of nature firsthand by observing the house foundations and the eroded ground left by the tsunami.
- Connect with Local Memories: Use the photographs, testimonies, and the 'Arrahama Memory Bell' to trace the daily lives that were lost.
- A Moment of Reflection: Enjoy a quiet time of prayer and remembrance around the memorial monuments.
- Observe the Physical Evidence: The sight of the preserved ruins and building debris provides a profound and unforgettable visual experience.
Weather forecast
Sat
9/19
23°/20°
72%
Sun
9/20
22°/21°
88%
Mon
9/21
22°/21°
97%
Tue
9/22
28°/19°
90%
Wed
9/23
22°/15°
9%
Thu
9/24
24°/17°
37%
Fri
9/25
21°/15°
25%
Tips
Payment
No payment required (Free admission)
English Support
Some English text available on signs (No English-speaking staff on site)
Reservations
No reservation needed
Clothing
Wear comfortable walking shoes due to uneven/unpaved terrain
Photography
Permitted (Please maintain respectful behavior at this memorial site)
Accessibility
Some unpaved areas and steps present
Etiquette
Please remain quiet and respectful as this is a place to honor the victims