Discover Kure’s naval legacy with a day tour of battleships, submarines, and historic sites. Dive into Japan’s maritime history and innovation.
Discover Kure’s naval legacy with a day tour of battleships, submarines, and historic sites. Dive into Japan’s maritime history and innovation.
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Yamato Museum - Guests will explore the Yamato Museum, where a guide will lead them through the exhibits, offering insights and explanations about Japan’s Navy and Kure’s Naval Base. Visitors will also have the chance to admire a one-tenth scale model of the battleship Yamato, the largest battleship ever built.
*NOTE - The Yamato Museum is…
- Yamato Museum - Guests will explore the Yamato Museum, where a guide will lead them through the exhibits, offering insights and explanations about Japan’s Navy and Kure’s Naval Base. Visitors will also have the chance to admire a one-tenth scale model of the battleship Yamato, the largest battleship ever built.
NOTE - The Yamato Museum is currently undergoing renovations until March 2026. As a result, visitors will explore a temporary exhibit called the “Yamato Museum Satellite” instead. While the same type of information will be available, the one-tenth scale model of the battleship Yamato is not on display at this time. Instead, guests can view a 1:100 scale model of the Yamato, along with a full-scale model of the Type Zero Observation Seaplane (Mitsubishi F1M).
- JMSDF Kure Museum - The tour will include a visit to the JMSDF Museum, where guests will have the unique opportunity to step inside a real decommissioned submarine.
- Kure City Irifuneyama Memorial Hall - The tour will also include a visit to the Irifuneyama Memorial Museum, where guests will enter the former official residence of the Kure Naval Station Commander-in-Chief. This home is a stunning example of the beautiful and unique architecture that emerged in Japan during the Meiji era.
- English speaking guide
- Transportation to/from activities (public transport)
- Entry fees at all tour locations
- English speaking guide
- Transportation to/from activities (public transport)
- Entry fees at all tour locations
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Transportation to meeting point
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Transportation to meeting point
Located near Hiroshima city, the historic naval port town of Kure is renowned for its significant role before and during World War II as the largest military port in East Japan. Celebrated as one of the world’s premier shipbuilding cities, Kure is where the legendary battleship Yamato, the largest of its kind, was built. Today, it remains a key base for…
Located near Hiroshima city, the historic naval port town of Kure is renowned for its significant role before and during World War II as the largest military port in East Japan. Celebrated as one of the world’s premier shipbuilding cities, Kure is where the legendary battleship Yamato, the largest of its kind, was built. Today, it remains a key base for the Japanese Navy.
Embark on a 1-Day Kure tour to enjoy a delightful mini-cruise around Kure Bay, explore the Japanese Navy’s influence during and after the war, and discover the pivotal role this city played in Japan’s modernization. Participants will also have the rare chance to step inside a decommissioned submarine and tour the former residence of the Kure Naval Station Commander-in-Chief.
This tour is perfect for those passionate about ships and history! It offers an unparalleled opportunity to experience Japan’s naval technology firsthand.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
