Kure city is a naval port town
where used to have Japan's largest Navy Yard
and Battleship "Yamato" was built.
This museum introduces the history of experiencing a rapid change
with the war mainly, and the world of science and technology
such as shipbuilding and steel manufacturing.
Inside the building,
starting with the exhibition of real fighter planes,
the history of people who struggled
with the advancement of science
and technology is easily explained.
1/10 scaled Battleship "Yamato", which has an overall length of 26.3 meters, is the symbol of the museum.
It hands the importance of peace and the wonderfulness of science and technology to posterity.
This place is located near Yamato museum for a short-walk.
At first, you will surprise the stunning exterior of the giant submarine.
It is the first in Japan to exhibit a real submarine on land, and you can get
on board and have a simulated experience of a life inside a submarine
underwater.
Inside, the history and the activities of Maritime Self
Defense Force are introduced in an easy to understand manner.
This place is a valuable learning spot,
where you get to experience a world
which is usually not experienced.
"Kure Maritime Self Defense Force Curry" is a unique attempt of Kure. This curry reproduces the taste of the curry eaten by the people who belong to the naval vessels of the Maritime Self Defense Force Kure base. The curry can be tasted at restaurants in the city.
ACCESS
- Yamato Museum (Kure City Maritime Historical Museum)
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- Address:
- 5-20 Takara-machi, Kure city
- Contact:
- 0823-25-3017
- Opening Hours:
- 9:00 to 18:00 (Admission until 17:30)
Closed on Tuesday (Next weekday will be closed if Tuesday is a holiday) ※4/29 to 5/5, 7/21 to 8/31, and 12/29 to 1/3 are all open - Admission Fees:
- University students and above 500 yen,
High school students 300 yen,
Junior high and elementary school students 200 yen - HP
- https://kuremachidiary.jp/en/place/749/
- "Tetsunokujira" (JMSDF Kure Museum)
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- Address:
- 5-32 Takara-machi, Kure city
- Contact:
- 0823-21-6111
- Opening Hours:
- 10:00 to 18:00 (Admission until 17:30),
Shop closes at 18:00,
Cafe opens from 10:00 (Last Order 18:00)
Closed on Tuesday (Next weekday will be closed if Tuesday is a holiday) and 12/29 to 1/3 - Admission Fees:
- Free
- HP:
- https://kuremachidiary.jp/en/place/755/
- Kure Japan Maritime Self Defense Force Curry (Himaneki no Sato, Kure Haikara Cafeteria)
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- Address:
- Orimoto Marine Building 3, 4-21 Takara-machi, Kure city
- Contact:
- 0823-32-3108
- Opening Hours:
- 11:00 to 15:00 (Last order 14:30),
17:00 to 22:00 (Last order 21:30)
Closed every Tuesday
(Next weekday will be closed if Tuesday is a holiday) - HP:
- https://kure-kaijicurry.com/
- Access:
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How to get to Kure Station from Hiroshima city.
JR Kure Line (For Hiro)
from Hiroshima Station to Kure Station (33 minutes 500 yen)
The Kure Port, located at the west of Kure city, used to prosper as the "number one naval port in the East" during the war time. Now, the base of Japan Maritime Self Defense Force is located and there is a park where you can walk around freely. It is famous for being the only place in Japan where you get to see submarines and escort vessels on active service. Not only this but also the remains of war time such as a building which used to be the old Japanese Navy's war plant and a crane which was used to raise and lower torpedos, are a must-see. Enjoy the atmosphere of the port town and experience the past and the present of Kure.
Vessels Crusing while looking at vessels
such as submarines and escort vessels of
Japan Maritime Self Defense Force up close is
one of the uniqueness of Kure.
It includes a guide of a veteran of
the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force
and you will get to learn the history and the highlights.
The last ferry which leaves the port at sunset is named
"Yu kure cruise" and
the location glowing in the setting sun is special.
ACCESS
- Alley Karasukojima Park
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- Address:
- Showa-machi , Kure city
- Contact:
- 0823-25-3309(Kure City Tourism Promotion Division)
- Open throughout the year
- Admission Fees:
- Free
- HP:
- https://kuremachidiary.jp/en/place/752/
- Access
- Hiroshima Electric Railway Bus Ondo Line [Kure, Nakadori1, Miharashi-cho etc.]
Kure Station mae (Bus stop) to Sensuitai mae (About 11 minutes 220 yen) - Yu kure Cruise
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- Address:
- 4-44 Takara-machi, Kure city
- Contact:
- 082-251-4354
- Operating Hours:
- Leaves the port 15 minutes before sunset
(Duration time 35 minutes)
Not operating on Tuesday - Admission Fees:
- Adult 1500 yen, Chidren (Under 12) 500 yen (Reservation required)
- HP:
- https://bunker-supply.com/blog/kansen/
Operating days (No operation on Tuesday) Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Saturday, Sunday, Holidays First ferry 10：00 10：00 Second ferry 11：00 11：00 Third ferry No operation 12：00 Fourth ferry 13：00 13：00 Fifth ferry 14：00 14：00 Extra ferry Leave the port 15 minutes before sunset - Reservation needed to operate
- Please contact for the departure time as it may change due to the time of sunset.
