Kure Naval History Walk: Yamato Museum & Submarine

Discover Kure's rich naval heritage on a private walking tour. Explore the Yamato Museum's 1/10 scale battleship, step inside a real submarine, and walk along the historic port harbor.
Explore Kure, a historic naval port town renowned for its modern maritime engineering, historic shipyards, and military heritage. Located just a short journey from Hiroshima, this private guided walking tour takes you through iconic maritime museums and scenic harbor viewpoints.

1. Yamato Museum (Kure Maritime Museum)
Gather at the central port district and step into the famous Yamato Museum. Stand in awe before the incredible 1/10 scale model of the Battleship Yamato, built with meticulous detail. Learn about Japan's historic shipbuilding techniques and maritime industrial revolution through authentic wartime artifacts.

2. JMSDF Kure Museum (Iron Whale Museum)
Visit the striking Iron Whale Museum, famous for the giant decommissioned submarine resting on land. Step directly inside a real naval submarine to experience the narrow living quarters, control rooms, and periscopes while learning about minesweeping history.

3. Kure Harbor & Maritime Waterfront Walk
Stroll along the historic waterfront, taking in panoramic views of active shipyards, giant cranes, and modern naval vessels. The tour concludes near local waterfront eateries, leaving you perfectly situated to try the region's famous Kure Navy Curry.

Please note that museum access and site schedules are subject to local operating hours. In the rare event of an unexpected facility closure that prevents the planned visit, your guide will adjust the itinerary according to your preferences.

Para garantizar la disponibilidad de la reserva lo antes posible. Vale la pena reservar con antelación, especialmente si planeas el viaje durante la temporada alta, como los días festivos o los fines de semana.

Esta excursión se puede cancelar sin costo alguno hasta :tiempo de cancelación horas antes del inicio del viaje. Si lo cancela después de 24 horas o no se presenta en la excursión, se le cobrará el precio total de la actividad. El retraso en la recogida o en la salida se considerará como no presentarse.