Yamato Museum
大和ミュージアム
A maritime museum centered on a 1/10-scale model of the battleship Yamato, telling the story of Kure's shipbuilding and naval history.
Kure was once Japan's largest naval base and shipbuilding center, and the battleship Yamato was built at the Kure Naval Arsenal. The museum's main hall displays a 1/10-scale model of the Yamato, 26.3 m long. Other exhibits include a Zero fighter, a real human-guided torpedo, the Kaiten, and displays on shipbuilding technology that also reflect the cost of war. Admission is about ¥500 for adults, and the museum is closed on Tuesdays. It was recently closed for renovation, so check the official website before your visit. It is about a 5-minute walk from JR Kure Station. From Hiroshima Station, take the JR Kure Line for about 35 to 50 minutes. It can be visited together with the JMSDF Kure Museum across the road.
Opening hours
09:00–18:00 (closed Tue)
Nearby sights
- JMSDF Kure Museum (Iron Whale Museum)
- Mazda Museum
- MAZDA Zoom-Zoom Stadium Hiroshima
- Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art
- Okonomimura
- World Peace Memorial Cathedral
- Hondori Shopping Street
- Shukkei-en Garden