Debris Flow Disaster House Preservation Park
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A park preserving houses damaged by the debris flow from the Unzen-Fugen-dake eruption. Witness the devastating power of nature and raise your awareness of disaster preparedness.
Overview
The 1991 Unzen-Fugen-dake eruption caused pyroclastic flows and debris flows, resulting in numerous casualties. This park preserves the damaged houses as a poignant reminder of this disaster. You can see houses buried in sediment, witnessing the devastation firsthand. Exhibits and informational panels also help convey the lessons learned from this tragedy. Visiting the park allows you to confront the threat of natural disasters and encourages a heightened sense of disaster preparedness. By imagining the scenes of that time, you can also gain a deeper understanding of the suffering and sorrow experienced by the victims. Disasters can strike anywhere, anytime. We hope your visit will inspire you to think about the importance of disaster preparedness and how to protect your life.
Basic Information
- Address
- 6077, Fukae-cho, Minamishimabara City, Nagasaki Prefecture (Michi-no-Eki Mizunashi Honjin Fukae) Search for tourist attractions in Nagasaki
- Access
- By car: Approximately 40 minutes from Isahaya IC on the Nagasaki Expressway. By train: Take the Shimabara Railway from Isahaya Station on the JR Nagasaki Main Line and get off at Fukae Station. It's a 5-minute walk from the station. Show route
- Op.Hours
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Cld.Days
- Open all year round
- Fee
- Free
- INFO
- Parking available (24 hours a day) 22 bus spaces, 177 car spaces
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