Unzen Disaster Memorial Museum Gamadasu Dome

Memorial Hall

4.5

The museum was established to convey to future generations the “Great Heisei Eruption” of Mt. Unzen Fugen from 1990 to 1996. The memorial hall has been built on the spot that was damaged by the eruption and which was originally sea. From the observation point, you can view the Ariake Sea and Mt. Unzen Fugen together with the new sight of the revitalized town. Experience type programs with varying contents are also held. It is a 10-minute walk from the “Arena Iriguchi” bus stop.

Spot details

Unzen Disaster Memorial Museum Gamadasu Dome

Address: Nagasaki Pref. Shimabarashi Heiseimachi 1-1
Area: Obama / Unzen / Shimabara Area
Phone: 0957655555
Hours: 9:00-18:00 (Last entry 17:00) * Please check the website for children's geopark
Closed: open everyday * Apr. Has maintenance days closed
Fees: [Permanent exhibition] Adults 1,050yen, Junior high and high school students 740yen, Elementary school students 530yen [Children's Geopark] 350yen
Parking Lot: Available(400spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available (Smoking area available outside)
Wi-Fi: Available
English Menu: Available
Note: Temporary suspension:Closed until May 24, 2020 (Information as of May 7, 2020)
* Information may be changed, so please be sure to check the official information.
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1,001-3,000yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

They truly gain my respect

Reviewed：2019.03.21

It is very touching to go inside this museum, you can find all the relevant information, photos and remains of the two eruptions in 1792 and 1991.I am very much impressed by two things:First is...
Vulcano museum

Reviewed：2018.10.26

This is a short bus ride from Shimabara station. Then you have a short walk to the geo park.The inside displays are all in Japanese but you are given an audio guide free. It even gives the basics...
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Reviewed：2017.10.09

This museum is a 20 minute drive from Shimabara but worth the effort if you are interested in volcanoes. I would advise taking a taxi to this location, as taking the bus will involve walking, as...