Remains of the Earthquake Namie Town Ukedo Elementary School
〒979-1522
56 Motsutaira, Ukedo, Namie-machi, Futaba-gun, Fukushima Prefecture
56 Motsutaira, Ukedo, Namie-machi, Futaba-gun, Fukushima Prefecture
Upcoming Events
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What you will learn at this facility
Namie Town Ukedo Elementary School, which was hit by the major earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear power plant accident, is open to the public as remains of the earthquake to be passed on to future generations and to provide an opportunity to think about disaster prevention.
At the time of the earthquake, all the children and teachers who were at the school were miraculously able to evacuate to safety. But the school building clearly bears the scars which tell the story of the catastrophic earthquake and tsunami.
It is a valuable facility where you can actually see and feel the conditions of that time.
What you can do at this facility
- # Panel exhibition tour
- # Video viewing
- # Disaster site tour
Facility Information
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Panel exhibition
Panel exhibition showing the state of Namie Town before the earthquake.
From the occurrence of the earthquake to the safe evacuation of the children and teachers are displayed in chronological order. As you tour the school building that was damaged by the disaster, please try to imagine what it was like at that time.
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The first floor preserved as it was
The tsunami reached 10 centimeters above the second floor of the school building. The first floor which was particularly badly damaged has been preserved so visitors can see the severity of the disaster.
Details of the subsequent miraculous evacuation is also on display.
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Blackboard with the thoughts and feelings of the survivors
In the 6th-grade classroom on the second floor, a blackboard on which many people wrote their thoughts after the earthquake is on display.
Please read the powerful messages of the children and people of Namie Town who experienced the disaster.
For use by groups such as schools or companies
For more information on participation programs for groups, please click here.
Activity report
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Facility overview / Access
| Name of institution | Remains of the Earthquake Namie Town Ukedo Elementary School |
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| Address |
〒 979-1522 56 Motsutaira, Ukedo, Namie-machi, Futaba-gun, Fukushima Prefecture Google Map |
| Telephone number |
＜Application and prior consultation for group tours, educational trips, and interview/filming＞ Local Culture Section, Namie Town Board of Education Secretariat TEL：0240-23-5601 ＜Today's availability＞ Remains of the Earthquake Namie Town Ukedo Elementary School TEL：0240-23-7041 |
| Opening hours | 9:30-16:30 (last admission: 16:00) |
| Fee | Individuals -- Adults: 300 yen, High school students: 200 yen, Elementary and junior high school students: 100 yen *Free for children under elementary school age Groups -- Adults: 250 yen, High school students: 150 yen, Elementary and junior high school students: 50 yen *Applicable for groups of 20 or more *Free for children under elementary school age *Groups must apply in advance at least 2 weeks prior to the date of visit. |
| Access |
＜Access by car＞ Approximately 25 minutes from Namie IC on the Joban Expressway ＜Access by train＞ Approximately 15 minutes by taxi from JR Joban Line Namie Station |
| Parking | Available |
| Official Website | https://namie-ukedo.com/ |
