Fukushima March 11 Memorial Park

Fukushima March 11 Memorial Park

The Fukushima March 11 Memorial Park was created in Futaba to commemorate those who lost their lives in the 2011 earthquake and tsunami. The park is part of a wider area dedicated to remembering the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear accident.

At the centre of the park is the main memorial facility, consisting of a gently sloping hill with a flower offering area and a reflection pool monument inside. From the top, visitors can look across the surrounding landscape and leave flowers in remembrance.

The park is connected by a bridge to the Great East Japan Earthquake and Nuclear Disaster Memorial Museum, allowing visitors to combine the outdoor site with exhibitions documenting the disaster and its aftermath.

Venue Details

Venue Details
Websitehttps://www.pref.fukushima.lg.jp/site/memorial-park-en/
ParkingFree parking
Access Details
Access979-1524 Fukushima, Futaba District, Namie, Morotake, Motomachi-1
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Getting there

By Car: 15 min from the Joban Futaba IC off the Joban Expressway.

Approx. 1 hour 30 minutes from Sendai City.

Approx. 1 hour from Iwaki City.

Approx. 1 hour 40 minutes from Fukushima City.

By Public Transportation: 3 hours 10 min by train from Tokyo Station to the nearest station (JR Futaba Station) (JR Joban Line; Limited Express Hitachi).

There is a shuttle bus from Futaba Station to the Great East Japan Earthquake and Nuclear Disaster Memorial Museum (200 yen one-way) then a 10-15min walk from there.

Related trips

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    Fukushima Recovery East Coast Bus Tour

    15 years on from the devastating events of the 2011 triple disaster - earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster - this guided tour provides a chance to see Fukushima's modern east coast for yourself and visit some of the major sites involved. You'll be shown around by an English-speaking guide with deep knowledge of the region and its history. Departing from and returning to Koriyama Station - 75 minutes from Tokyo on the bullet train - this day trip will take visitors to: - The Great East Japan Earthquake and Nuclear Disaster Memorial Museum - The ruins of Ukedo Elementary School - The shopping hub of Namie Roadside Station - The new March 11 Memorial Park for a moment of reflection A deluxe lunch at the Futatabi Futaba hotel using local ingredients is included in the tour price.  Bookings can be made on the official reservation page. The tour will be held at a special price of 5,000 yen - down from 15,000 yen - for two initial dates, Saturday 10 October and Saturday 21 November, 2026. Please be aware this tour is subject to change in unforeseen circumstances.

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Hayate Cycle

Fancy a ride along the coast? Or perhaps across fields and houses in the countryside? Hayate Cycle (颯サイクル) is a bicycle rental shop located on the Yotsukura coast of Iwaki City, in the coastal area of Fukushima. At Hayate, you can rent bicycles for both children and adults, including electric-assist bikes, and even tandem bikes. If you are not sure where to go, worry not! They have several recommended courses for cyclists of every skill level. While you are there, be sure to greet their adorable dog, Pom-pom, who can be sometimes found inside the store!
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