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Yamato Museum (Kure Maritime Museum)

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Yamato Museum
(Kure Maritime Museum)

A museum that showcases Kure’s exquisite shipbuilding technology and teaches about the history and technology of shipbuilding centers.

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The Yamato Museum will celebrate its 20th anniversary on April 23, 2025, and will undergo a year-long renovation. The final day before the renovations begin is February 16, 2025, so visitors planning a trip should take note of this schedule.

Kure Maritime Museum, also known as The Yamato Museum, is a museum to introduce the world's largest battleship "Yamato battleship" during World War II. It is also a place to learn about Kure's history and science and technology.
The one-tenth scale replica of the battleship Yamato is reproduced from its original blueprints, photographs from diving surveys and collective crew memories. As the icon of the museum, the model warship serves as a historic testament to the importance of peace and to the magnificence of science and technology to future generations.

In the large exhibition room on the first floor of the museum, military weapons such as Mitsubishi A6M Zero Model 62 and Type 10 Kaiten suicide weapon (trial) can be seen at close range. The material objects displayed remind us both the misery of war and the preciousness of peace.
In the laboratory work classroom on the third floor of the museum, you can experience the simulated operation of a ship, and understand various scientific and technological principles based on the ship through simple and understandable experience. Both adults and children can enjoy the magic and charm of technology while having fun.
After the visit, you may check out a variety of souvenirs and gifts in the Yamato Museum Store. Popular sales include "Navy Curry" made to mimic the taste of navy canteen at the time, "towel" with explanatory drawing of Yamato battleship and "cap" embroidered with the silhouette of Yamato battleship.

Highlights

  • Learn about the world’s largest battleship at the time, “Yamato,” and the history of Kure.
  • See up close the physical exhibits related to the war.
  • Bring children together to learn all kinds of knowledge about ships.
  • Souvenirs and gifts from Yamato Museum Store are quite popular.

Photos

  • The glass-built exterior of Yamato Museum is quite impressive

    The glass-built exterior of Yamato Museum is quite impressive

  • Yamato Museum’s iconic 1/10th scale replica of battleship “Yamato”

    Yamato Museum’s iconic 1/10th scale replica of battleship “Yamato”

  • The weapons and other physical materials on display convey to people the misery of war and the preciousness of peace.

    The weapons and other physical materials on display convey to people the misery of war and the preciousness of peace.

  • There are many fun activities for adults and children to learn and play together.

    There are many fun activities for adults and children to learn and play together.

  • Pick up popular souvenirs like “Navy Curry” at “Museum Shop Yamato.”

    Pick up popular souvenirs like “Navy Curry” at “Museum Shop Yamato.”

  • “Yamato”

    “Yamato”

Official FAQs

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Q

Can you provide services in foreign languages? (If so, please also inform us of the supported languages)
＊Please denote if there are any foreign language pamphlets available.
A

English, Korean, Simplified and Traditional Chinese language pamphlets are available.

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Is it possible to re-enter the premises?
A

Yes, it is.

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Is free WiFi available in the facility?
A

Yes, it is.

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Are coin lockers available?
A

Yes.

Reviews

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  • Teresa Chuang

    It's great to have educational trips with kids during winter break. The Yamato Museum introduces the world's largest battleship from WWII, and it's also a fantastic place for children to learn!

  • 柯靜

    Inside the Yamato Museum, you can see the battleship Yamato, which was built in Kure, Hiroshima—the biggest military port in Japan during WWII. It's also the only place in Japan where you can see a real submarine, and you can even go inside and check it out. Super cool!

  • 牛文娟

    On the first floor of the Yamato Museum, there's a model of the battleship Yamato displayed in Yamato Square. The ship is faithfully recreated based on original blueprints and footage—it's really moving to see! You can even take a photo with the Yamato and get it printed as a souvenir.

  • Sharon Liu

    On the third floor of the Yamato Museum, there's a hands-on workshop where you can try out ship simulation controls and learn about different science principles related to ships. It's a great place to bring kids—they'll learn a lot and have fun! 👍

  • 陳欣慧

    The Yamato Museum highlights how Kure became a major base for the Japanese navy in the late Meiji era, and a center for shipbuilding, steel, and machinery. Many warships, including the Yamato, were built here. It was even called the top naval port in the East! 😋

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Details

Name in Japanese
大和ミュージアム(呉市海事歴史科学館)
Postal Code
737-0029
Address
5-20 Takaramachi, Kure City, Hiroshima
Telephone
0823-25-3017
Admission
General – University students and older 500 yen, high school students 300 yen, elementary and junior high school students 200 yen
※Free admission for preschoolers
※Additional fees applied to temporary exhibitions and special exhibitions.
Business Hours
9:00 am - 6:00 pm (Last admission 5:30pm)
Closed
Tuesdays (or following day if a national holiday falls on Tuesday)
※Open every day between April 29th-May 5th, July 21st-August 31st, and December 29th-January 3rd.
※Please see official website for details.
Access
A 5-minute walk from the JR Kure Line’s Kure Station
Official Website
Official Website (English)

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