The Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake Memorial Disaster Reduction and Human Renovation Institution

This museum is dedicated to passing on the experiences and lessons learned after the devastating urban earthquake in 1995, the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake.

There are two exhibition halls, East and West. In the West Hall, visitors can watch a reenactment of the moment the earthquake struck and view materials related to the disaster provided by survivors. You can learn about the disasters caused by the earthquake and how the affected people lived on after.

The East Hall is themed around disaster preparedness, offering experiential exhibits to explore. There's even a Hazard VR Port, where you can use virtual experience to familiar yourself with earthquakes, tsunami, and other weather-related disasters via 360-degree VR footage and vibration system. The Mission Room is where you’ll find training in case of evacuation from recreated homes and convenience stores. These exhibits offer a deeper understanding of the science behind natural disasters and how to handle them.

What’s more, there’s even an all original short movie that asks viewers the question, "How would you protect your own life during a disaster?". There are free translation devices available for English, Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese. Exhibits are labeled in English, ensuring that visitors from abroad can both learn and enjoy.

Based on real disaster experiences, grasp the vast catalog of knowledge useful for disaster prevention and mitigation, and equip yourself to face massive disasters and weather-related calamities.