The Story ofMichinoku Gold
Ofunato City Museum
大船渡市立博物館 | Ofunato City Museum
LocationOfunato
ContentsDo & See
This museum exhibits materials related to the nature, history, and folklore of the area surrounding Ofunato City. Located in the Goishi Coast area, it features extensive geological displays dating back to the Paleozoic era, highly recommended as preparation before exploring the coast. Visitors can also learn about the long-standing relationship between the sea and its people since the Jomon period, as well as tsunami disaster history.
Details
Address
221-86 Ohama, Massaki-cho, Ofunato City, Iwate 022-0001
Access by Public Transit
Approx. 40-minute walk from Goishikaiganguchi Station (JR Ofunato Line BRT)
Admission
300 yen; Free for High School Students and younger (Combined tickets with the World Camellia Museum are available)
Languages
Japanese
Hours
9:00 – 16:30 (Last admission 16:00)
Reservation
Not required
Closed Days
Mondays (following day if Monday is a holiday), New Year holidays, etc.
PhoneE
0192-29-2161
