Kadonowaki Elementary School Ruins
門脇小学校遺構
Fee required
Parking available
A school destroyed by fire and tsunami simultaneously is preserved as a memorial.

📜 Former elementary school, preserved as a memorial to the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami.
🔍 Unique for being damaged by both tsunami and fire.

Why Go

🌊 Learn about the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami
🧠 Understand the importance of disaster preparedness
🚶 Walk through untouched classrooms and see tsunami-damaged vehicles
🗣️ English signage and staff available

Why Avoid

🚫 Main school building not accessible, view from external passageway

Tips

⏰ Recommended visit time: 60-90 minutes
📸 Photography permitted, no video
🗣️ Multi-lingual tablets available for rent (¥200)
🚌 Buses should use nearby Ishinomaki Minamihama Tsunami Memorial Park parking

Cost

💰 Adults ¥600, Senior High ¥300, Junior High/Elementary ¥200. Group discounts and yearlong passport available. Free for disability certificate holders.

Hours

🕒 Open 9:00-17:00 (last entry 16:00).
Winter (Nov-Jan) last entry 15:30.
Closed Mondays (or following day if holiday), Dec 29-Jan 3.
Special open days on 11th of each month, June 12, Sep 1, Nov 5.

🚻 Toilets

Restrooms available in the free rest area.

🅿️ Parking

32 car spaces, 3 accessible spaces. No bus parking at facility.

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