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Day Tour Explore Port City Kure Cruise Battleships and Submarines is a tour in Hiroshima. Day Tour Explore Port City Kure Cruise Battleships and Submarines has a rating of 5.00/5.00.

Not far from Hiroshima city lies the historic naval port town of Kure. Before and during World War II, this city became the largest military port in East Japan. It Is known as one of the greatest shipbuilding cities in the world, and it is where the largest battleship of all time, Yamato, was constructed. Kure is also currently home to one of the major bases of the Japanese Navy.

Join this 1-Day Kure tour to enjoy a mini-cruise ride on the Kure Bay area, learn about the role of the Japanese Navy during and after the war, and understand the key role this city played in the modernization of Japan. Guests will also have the unique opportunity to walk inside a decommissioned submarine and view the inside of the former residence of the Kure Naval Station Commander-in-Chief.

This tour is a must for ship and history enthusiasts! There is no better place to visit if you wish to get a first-hand experience of Japan’s naval technology.

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$149.44 per person

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Hiroshima Prefecture

Hiroshima Prefecture, located in western Japan, is a region that seamlessly blends history, culture, and natural beauty....

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