Day Tour Explore Port City Kure Cruise Battleships and Submarines

Day Tour Explore Port City Kure Cruise Battleships and Submarines

By Snow Monkey Resorts Tours (Machinovate Japan Ltd.)

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9h
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Overview

Not far from Hiroshima city lies the historic naval port town of Kure. Before and during World War II, this city became the largest military port in East Japan. It Is known as one of the greatest shipbuilding cities in the world, and it is where the largest battleship of all time, Yamato, was constructed. Kure is also currently home to one of the major bases of the Japanese Navy.

Join this 1-Day Kure tour to enjoy a mini-cruise ride on the Kure Bay area, learn about the role of the Japanese Navy during and after the war, and understand the key role this city played in the modernization of Japan. Guests will also have the unique opportunity to walk inside a decommissioned submarine and view the inside of the former residence of the Kure Naval Station Commander-in-Chief.

This tour is a must for ship and history enthusiasts! There is no better place to visit if you wish to get a first-hand experience of Japan’s naval technology.

Activity location

Yamato Museum
- 5-20 Takaramachi,
- 737-0029, Kure, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

HIROSHIMA STATION
- ２番３７号 1
- 732-0822, Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan

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Day Tour Explore Port City Kure Cruise Battleships and Submarines

9h
English

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 9:30

Price details

RM 606.25 x 1 AdultRM 606.25

Total

Until Tue, 9 Dec

What's included, what's not

English speaking guide
Transportation to/from activities (public transport)
Entry fees at all tour locations
Lunch
Accommodation
Transportation to meeting point

Know before you book

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Activity itinerary

Yamato Museum

1h
Admission ticket included

You will visit the Yamato Museum, where your guide will walk you through the exhibits, providing context and explanations about Japan's Navy and Kure's Naval Base. You will also have the opportunity to admire the one-tenth scale model of the battleship Yamato, the largest battleship ever constructed. *NOTE - The Yamato Museum is currently undergoing renovations until March 2026. Due to this, you will be visiting a temporary exhibit titled the "Yamato Museum Satellite" instead. While you will have access to the same type of information, the one-tenth scale model of the battleship Yamato is not viewable at the moment. Instead, you will be able to observe a 1:100 scale model of the Yamato, as well as a full-scale model of the Type Zero Observation Seaplane (Mitsubishi F1M).*

JMSDF Kure Museum

50m
Admission ticket included

We will tour the JSMDF Museum where you will have the unique experience of stepping inside of a real decommissioned submarine

Kure City Irifuneyama Memorial Hall

55m
Admission ticket included

We will tour the Irifuneyama Memorial Museum, where we 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 developed in Japan during the Meiji era.

Location

Activity location

Yamato Museum
- 5-20 Takaramachi,
- 737-0029, Kure, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

HIROSHIMA STATION
- ２番３７号 1
- 732-0822, Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan

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