Disaster Prevention Experience Facilities
Learn earthquake, fire & tsunami survival skills at Japan's world-class safety centers
Japan has over 50 disaster prevention learning centers nationwide, offering hands-on experiences including earthquake simulators, fire extinguisher training, and smoke evacuation drills. Most facilities are free and welcome international visitors.
Major Facilities
Sonaéria Tokyo (Tokyo Rinkai Disaster Prevention Park)
FreeExperience Tokyo Direct Hit 72-hour TOUR — a simulation of surviving the 72 hours after a major earthquake with no rescue. Features earthquake, fire, and evacuation simulations.
Ikebukuro Life Safety Learning Center
FreeTokyo Fire Department facility offering earthquake simulation (up to M7), fire extinguisher training, and smoke evacuation drills. Available in English with advance booking.
Shinagawa Disaster Prevention Experience Center
FreeFeatures earthquake documentary videos from the Great East Japan and Kobe earthquakes. Hands-on earthquake simulation and tsunami awareness displays.
Abeno Disaster Prevention Learning Center
FreeOsaka's premier disaster prevention center with immersive 1995 Kobe earthquake reproductions, typhoon experience, and fire drills. English brochure available.
Nagoya Disaster Prevention Center
FreeComprehensive disaster preparedness center with earthquake simulation up to M8, typhoon experience room, and fire drills. Multilingual support available.
Kobe Earthquake Memorial Museum
600 JPY (adult)World-leading disaster reduction museum documenting the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake. Features 4D earthquake experience theater and international disaster reduction research.
Sendai 3.11 Memorial Community Center
FreeCommemorate and learn from the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami. Features survivor testimonies, flood water level displays, and evacuation lessons.
Sapporo Disaster Prevention Center
FreeComprehensive winter disaster preparedness, including Hokkaido-specific snow and cold weather survival training alongside earthquake drills.
💡 Tips for International Visitors
Book in Advance
Most facilities require reservations, especially for English-guided tours. Book at least 2 weeks ahead.
Group Tours
Many facilities offer group programs for travel agencies. Minimum 10 people for dedicated English sessions.
All Free Entry
Tokyo's major disaster prevention centers are completely free. Only the Kobe museum charges admission.
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