Iwaki 3.11 Memorial and Revitalization Museum
〒970-0229
3-11 Usuiso, Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture
3-11 Usuiso, Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture
Upcoming Events
What you will learn at this facility
This facility was built with the aim of raising awareness of crisis and disaster prevention by passing on the memories and lessons learned from the disaster in Iwaki City through panel exhibition and videos.
It also plays a role in supporting reconstruction activities in the affected areas by sharing the progress to recovery.
In addition to the photographs and videos, visitors can also learn about the state of the disaster through exhibits of the actual items that were damaged.
What you can do at this facility
- # Panel exhibition tour
- # Video viewing
- # Learn disaster prevention with study sheets
Facility Information
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Panel exhibition
The exhibition shows the path from the Great East Japan Earthquake to the present day in chronological order.
It traces the history of the “earthquake, tsunami, nuclear power plant accident, evacuation, recovery, and reconstruction,” using photographs and videos.
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Damaged blackboard and study desks
Blackboard and study desks of the “former Iwaki City Toyoma Junior High School,” which were damaged by the tsunami on the day of graduation ceremony are on display.
The comments on the blackboard have been preserved as they were at that time. It clearly shows that ordinary everyday life of the people certainly existed there before the earthquake.
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Hands-on exhibits
Disaster prevention goods are also on display.
You will know what you will need in the event of an emergency. Hold the items in your hands and check how they work and what they are used for.
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The Miracle Piano
The grand piano that was in the gymnasium of the former Iwaki City Toyoma Junior High School is on display.
After it was damaged by the tsunami, the piano was restored by a tuner in the city and is now known as the ”Miracle Piano.”
*Depending on the time of your visit, it may be rented out for other events.
Please check the museum’s website in advance.
For use by groups such as schools or companies
For more information on participation programs for groups, please click here.
Activity report
- It will be updated periodically. Please look out for updates.
Facility overview / Access
| Name of institution | Iwaki 3.11 Memorial and Revitalization Museum |
|---|---|
| Address |
〒 970-0229 3-11 Usuiso, Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture Google Map |
| Telephone number | 0246-38-4894 |
| Opening hours | 9:00-17:00 （Last admission: 16:30） |
| Fee | Individuals: Free admission *Option: Earthquake Disaster Storyteller Lecture 5,000 yen per hour / person (tax included) (Free for elementary and junior high schools in Iwaki City) Groups: Free admission *Advance reservations required for groups (generally 10 or more people). |
| Access |
＜Access by car＞ Approximately 30 minutes from Iwaki Chuo IC Approximately 35 minutes from Iwaki Yumoto IC Approximately 40 minutes from Iwaki Nakoso IC ＜Access by bus＞ ・From JR Iwaki Station South Exit Take the Shin Joban Kotsu Bus bound for Izumi Ekimae (via Toyoma / Ena). Get off at "Todai Iriguchi (Lighthouse Entrance)" bus stop and 3 minutes on foot ・From JR Izumi Station Take the Shin Joban Kotsu Bus bound for Iwaki Ekimae (via Ena / Toyoma) Get off at "Todai Iriguchi (Lighthouse Entrance)" bus stop and 3 minutes on foot ＜Access by taxi＞ Approximately 25 minutes from JR Iwaki Station South Exit |
| Parking | Available |
| Official Website | https://memorial-iwaki.com/ |
