Day Tour Explore Port City Kure Cruise Battleships and Submarines
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 constr
📍Meeting point: The meetup point is under the Tourist Information sign outside the Shinkansen gates. If arriving via Shinkansen, the sign will be located to your left as you exit the gates. At Hiroshima Station, follow signs for the Shinkansen Gate. Your guide will be holding a sign.
What To Expect
Stop 1
⏱ 1hAdmission includedYou 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).*
Stop 2
⏱ 50 minAdmission includedWe will tour the JSMDF Museum where you will have the unique experience of stepping inside of a real decommissioned submarine
Stop 3
⏱ 55 minAdmission includedWe 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.
What’s Included
- ✓English speaking guide
- ✓Transportation to/from activities (public transport)
- ✓Entry fees at all tour locations
What’s NOT Included
- ✗Lunch
- ✗Accommodation
- ✗Transportation to meeting point
What to Bring
- •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
- •Tour Availability Disclaimer: All listed events, activities, and experiences are subject to availability. Please note that while certain tour options may appear bookable through our platforms, this does not guarantee that every experience can be carried out as scheduled in the tour itinerary. Many activities require direct confirmation with our partner venues, and availability may vary based on the date and other factors. Should any part of your ordered itinerary require adjustment or deviation from the original schedule, or if a specific experience is unavailable, we will contact you promptly to discuss suitable alternatives or amendments.
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