Overview:The building of an elementary school founded in 1873. It was damaged by the tsunami, but all children and staff evacuated safely. The building, which escaped collapse, is open to the public as a disaster ruin.
Visitor Information
| Address | 56 Mochidaira, Ukedo, Namie Town, Futaba District, Fukushima Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Opened | 2021 (month unconfirmed) |
| Operator | Not specified on the official page (Namie Town) |
| Hours | 9:30-16:30 (last admission 16:00) |
| Closed | Tuesdays (the next weekday if Tuesday is a public holiday); year-end and New Year holidays |
| Admission | General 300 yen, high school students 200 yen, elementary and junior high school students 100 yen (according to Fukushima Prefecture’s memorial portal) |
| Access | About 25 minutes by car from Namie IC on the Joban Expressway. About 15 minutes by taxi from JR Namie Station (no taxis stationed at the station). Parking: 20 regular cars and 5 large buses |
Opening hours, closing days and admission fees may change. Please be sure to check the official website before you visit.
Map
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Official website: https://namie-ukedo.com/
Photo: Higa4 (CC0) / Wikimedia Commons
This article summarizes the key points from the official page and other sources above, compiled by the Tohokuru editorial team (checked: October 13, 2026 / Source of information: official). “Unconfirmed” and “Not stated” indicate that the information was not given in the material we checked.