Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Kure, Japan

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Number of sights 6 sights
Distance 1.8 km
Ascend 29 m
Descend 45 m

Experience Kure in Japan in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Sight 1: 呉市入船山記念館

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The Irifuneyama Memorial Museum is a museum located in Irifuneyama Park in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture.

Wikipedia: 入船山記念館 (JA), Website

145 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 2: 呉市立美術館

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呉市立美術館 慧生 / CC BY 3.0

The Kure City Museum of Art is an art museum located in Irifuneyama Park in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture.

Wikipedia: 呉市立美術館 (JA), Website

203 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 3: 入船山公園

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入船山公園 retouch: M9106TB / Attribution

Irifuneyama Park is an urban park (district park) located in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.

Wikipedia: 入船山公園 (JA)

1140 meters / 14 minutes

Sight 4: Kure Maritime Museum

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The Yamato Museum is the nickname of the Kure Maritime Museum in Kure, Hiroshima, Japan.

Wikipedia: Yamato Museum (EN), Website

218 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 5: JDS Akishio

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Akishio (SS-579) is a retired Japanese diesel-electric Yūshio-class submarine. She was laid down in 1983, launched in 1985, commissioned in 1986, and served until 2004. She served as part of both the 1st and 5th Submarine Squadrons of the 1st Submarine Flotilla. She took part in numerous drills, including the Pacific Reach 2000 drills. She is now on display outside JMSDF Kure Museum.

Wikipedia: JDS Akishio (EN)

99 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 6: JMSDF Kure Museum

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The Japan Maritime Self Defence Force Kure Museum is a Japanese military museum located in Kure, Hiroshima. It is also known as the "Iron Whale Museum" after its main exhibit, JMSDF's diesel-electric submarine Akishio.

Wikipedia: JMSDF Kure Museum (EN)

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