Iwate Tsunami Memorial Museum

What it is

• A tsunami memorial museum, nicknamed Iwate TSUNAMI Memorial.
• Dedicated to the Great East Japan Earthquake.
• Opened on September 22, 2019.
• Located inside Takatamatsubara Tsunami Reconstruction Memorial Park.

What to see

• Exhibits photos, videos, and damaged items.
• Displays the history of tsunamis in the Sanriku region.
• Shows the Great East Japan Earthquake tsunami and its recovery.
• The exhibition area is 1,155 square meters.

When to go

• Open daily from 9:00 to 17:00.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.