Awaji Island's Fukura Disaster Prevention Station "Uzumaru"

"Uzumaru" is the nickname for the "Fukura Port Tsunami Disaster Prevention Station" located in Fukura, Minamiawaji City, Hyogo Prefecture. It is cherished as a symbol of both disaster prevention and tourism in the region. Highlights of Uzumaru: 🌟 A refuge from tsunamis! This facility was built as a shelter and emergency broadcast station in case of a tsunami caused by a massive earthquake. 📢🚨 🌟 Learn about disaster prevention! Inside the station, you can experience the power of tsunamis through interactive devices and learn about disaster prevention through videos. 🎥🧠 🌟 Unique design! Designed by architect Shuhei Endo, the building features an eye-catching exterior inspired by whirlpools. ୨୧ ‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥୨୧ Location: Fukura Port Tsunami Disaster Prevention Station Address: 1528-1 Fukura Ko, Minamiawaji City, Hyogo Prefecture Access: About 15 minutes by car from "Seidan Mihara IC" on the Kobe Awaji Naruto Expressway Parking: Available (Free) ୨୧ ‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥୨୧