Ihatov Volcano Bureau

Tourism Information Office

4.0

This exhibition facility is located along Prefectural Route 45 in Matsuoyoriki, Hachimantai City. It introduces information related to the history and mechanism of the volcanic activity of Mt. Iwate and disaster prevention through dioramas, videos and panels. You can also watch live video from the summit of Mt. Iwate.

Spot details

Address: Iwate Hachimantai-shi Matsuo Yoriki Dai2-chiwari Hata 515 Map
Area: Hachimantai / Appi Highland Area
Phone: 0195784881
Hours: 9:30-15:30
Closed: Monday (The next day for Public holidays)
Fees: [Admission fee]Free
Parking Lot: Available(About40spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Interesting Little Museum

Reviewed : 2019.12.06

There are a lot of interesting maps and 3D diagrams here of Mt. Iwate and past volcanic activity in this area. Unfortunately most of the information is only in Japanese. Still, it is free, so if...
Got to learn about the regional volcanoes

Reviewed : 2017.12.22

Most of the information in the showcases is in Japanese, but there are brochures explaining the same information in other languages and visitors can follow along. Some of the information detailed...
A good educational spot to know about volcanos in Iwate for FREE!

Reviewed : 2017.12.22

Was amazing it was a free museum to know more about Hachimantai and its volcanos.Panels and videos are in Japanese, but you can get brochures other languages such as English, Chinese and all.A shy...