Museums
Yamato Maritime Museum in Kure
JJ WalshImpressive modern museum depicting wartime culture and the technological advances of the Japanese navy in Kure during WWII
Yamato Museum
The Yamato Museum is the nickname of the Kure Maritime Museum in Kure, Hiroshima. The Kure Naval Base was established in 1889 and the Kure Naval Shipyard opened in 1903. The famous battleship Yamato was also built here.
After World War II, technologies that were cultivated in the pre-war era were combined with later developments, resulting in Kure becoming one of the leading cities in the naval industry. Kure was also a place where many of the largest tankers in the world were built.
A 1:10 scale model of the battleship "Yamato" is exhibited inside the museum. It has been duplicated as closely as possible based on original drawings, photos and underwater images made through underwater surveys.
Overview
Address
5-20 Takaramachi, Kure, Hiroshima 737-0029 (Map) (Directions)Hours
9:00 - 18:00 Closed nowOpening Hours
Monday
9:00 - 18:00
Tuesday
9:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
9:00 - 18:00
Thursday
9:00 - 18:00
Friday
9:00 - 18:00
Saturday
9:00 - 18:00
Sunday
9:00 - 18:00
Holidays
9:00 - 18:00
Price
¥500
Phone Number
0823-25-3017Website
General Amenities
- Free guides/pamphlets
- Information Counter
- Restroom
- Paid parking
- Free parking
Payment Method
- Credit cards accepted
- Pay by cash
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