Kure is chock-full of interesting places! Closed the following day. The museum features a submarine that was on active duty until This is the first time for it to be on display out of the water. See, touch, and experience the life of a real submarine! You can also learn about the detection and disarming of sea mines. You can walk through the entire sub. This beautiful western-style building, made of red brick and granite, was completed in It is open to the public on Sundays.
Kure was the birthplace of the Yamato. The original location is now a private factory, but the original roof of the dockyard has been preserved. You can board and tour these vessels, and many visitors come back again and again. Photo-taking is permitted. Various types of vessels and submarines anchor at Kure Naval Port. Join a minute cruise and enjoy close up observations of hese vessels.
Schedule Open: Monday-Friday , , , and 15 minutes before sunset. Some of the heroes of the Meji Restoration stopped by this port town, which prospered as a place to gather the latest information. You can also enjoy a pleasant drive along the sea. More than prostitutes worked in four brothels here during the Edo Period. This former brothel, Wakaebashi-ya, attracted many customers. A minute drive from central Kure, the views from the bridges that connect the islands are breathtaking.
The actual Yamato still rests at the bottom of the sea. Images from WWII are displayed. This huge submarine has been placed just outside the museum. Length Click to visit the official site of the museum Takaramachi, Kure. Former residence of the Commander-in- Chief.
Beautiful stained glass decorates the entrance door. Former Navy Cemetery, today. There are many huge vessels docked here.
