Overview: A facility that preserves the conditions of an evacuation shelter during the Great East Japan Earthquake just as they were. It conveys the memory and lessons of the tsunami damage and also teaches preparedness for floods and landslides. Guided tours are available, and you can also look around on your own.
Visitor Information
| Address | 80-38 Yamaguchi, Akasaki-cho, Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture |
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| Opened | Began operation on October 1, 2021 |
| Operator | Not stated (reservations: Akasaki District Community Center; inquiries: Ofunato City Crisis Management and Disaster Prevention Division) |
| Opening hours | 9:00–17:00 |
| Closed | Every Wednesday, the Obon period (Aug 13–16), New Year holidays (Dec 29–Jan 3). Temporary closures and openings may occur |
| Admission | Free |
| Access | About 10 minutes by car from Ofunato IC on the Sanriku Coastal Expressway. 10-minute walk from Rikuzen-Akasaki Station on the Sanriku Railway |
| Phone | 0192-22-9833 (Akasaki District Community Center; reserve by phone at least one week in advance) |
Opening hours, closing days and admission may change. Please be sure to check the official website before you visit. Reservations by phone are required at least one week in advance.
Map
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Official website: https://www.city.ofunato.iwate.jp/soshiki/bousai/21059.html
This article summarizes key points from the official page above and other sources, compiled by the Tohokuru editorial team (checked: October 13, 2026 / source: official). “Unconfirmed” and “not stated” mean the information was not found in the sources we checked.