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.

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Denna utflykt kan du avboka utan kostnad upp till 24 timmar före resans start. Om du avbokar efter 24 timmar eller inte dyker upp på utflykten kommer du fortfarande att debiteras hela priset för aktiviteten. Att vara sen vid upphämtning eller avresa kommer att betraktas som att inte dyka upp.