Yamato Museum (Kure Maritime Museum)
Museum Gallery
4.4 (14711 reviews)
Naval-themed museum featuring a huge model of the battleship Yamato, plus torpedoes.
5-20 Takaramachi, Kure, Hiroshima 737-0029, Japan
+81 823-25-3017
Did You Know?
2005
Opening Year
The Yamato Museum, officially known as the Kure City Maritime History Museum, opened its doors to the public in April 2005.
Yamato
Location Significance
The museum is built directly atop the location where the legendary battleship Yamato was completed, making it a pilgrimage site for naval history enthusiasts.
Few Hundred Yen
Entry Fee
Visiting the Yamato Museum won't break the bank, with entry costing only a few hundred yen, making it an affordable way to delve into Japanese maritime history.
Kure Station
Accessibility
The museum is conveniently located near Kure Station, making it easily accessible by foot or by taking the Kure Municipal Bus.
