regional focus: Kure

A Rich Maritime History, With a Cultural Heritage to Match

The port of Kure in Hiroshima Prefecture has a long history as one of Japan’s major naval shipbuilding cities. Its maritime heritage is reflected in several museums, historic buildings, and coastal viewpoints, while its dining and entertainment districts cater to the large civilian and military workforce.

Location

Hiroshima Prefecture, Honshū

Attractions

Tobishima Kaidō, Yamamoto Museum, naval dockyard cruises, oysters, sake breweries, sea views, vintage cars, Korean heritage

Accommodation

Hotels, business hotels, ryokan, kominka minshuku, guesthouses, cabins

Our Kure-related Tours

Browse our tours that visit Kure.
Dates are flexible, and prices reflect the sample itineraries shown. Customizations are welcome, just ask for a quote.

  • Hero Etajima Naval Academy Pearl Harbor minisub

    Naval Heritage Tour

    🕒 1 Day(s)
    A walking and cruise tour around Kure to explore Japan’s naval heritage and current capability.

    From ¥15,500

  • Kure, Kurahashijima Hiyama hiker

    Kurahashi Island Tour

    🕒 1 Day(s)
    Explore the unique natural and cultural delights of Kurahashi Island in Kure on a memorable day trip.

    From ¥32,500

  • Hero Kure oysters and Otafuku sake

    Oysters and Sake Tour

    🕒 1 Day(s)
    Taste the best food and drink that Hiroshima has to offer beside the beautiful Seto Inland Sea.

    From ¥26,000

  • Fishing the Seto Inland Sea rods and nets

    Kure Fishing & Dining

    🕒 1 Day(s)
    Catch fresh fish on the Seto Inland Sea, then savour a chef-prepared feast with sake pairings, seasonal extras, and a taste of Japan’s fishing traditions.

    From ¥ 65,000

  • Minakuchi Brewery shop

    Setouchi Sake Breweries

    🕒 3 Day(s)
    Visit two very different cities on either side of the Seto Inland Sea, and explore the cultural and gastronomic heritage of the Setouchi area.

    From ¥107,000

Bunker Supply cruise stealth destroyer

Navy yard Cruise

Sail out on the Bunker Supply cruise ship and you’ll see helicopter carriers, stealth destroyers, intelligence ships, cable laying ships, and sleek black submarines. Seamen aboard the vessels are likely to give the cruise boat a friendly wave.

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Kure fishing boat caught a red snapper
Bunker supply cruise (40)
Kure oyster plump
Kure oyster BBQ
Bunker supply cruise RORO ferry
Kure Takahashi restaurant sashimi
Shimo Kamagari Island Shotoen Korean Museum kitamaebune
Tobishima Mitarai stone lantern
Kure, Kurahashijima, Mt. Hiyama
Kami Kamagari Kenmin no Hama drone
Tobishima Kami Kamagari Hidakasho Shrine
Kure High Collar Shokudo teppan curry
Bunker supply cruise submarine
  • Mitarai stone lantern
  • Kami Kamagari Kenmin no Hama drone
  • Bunker supply cruise submarine
  • Shimo Kamagari Island Shotoen Korean Museum ship
  • Tobishima Shimo Kamagari Island Shotoen teahouse bridge view
  • Kure fishing boat caught a red snapper
  • Bunker Supply cruise stealth destroyer
  • Kure curry restaurant metal tray dish
  • Kure oyster plump
  • Kure, Kurahashi Rolls Royce Museum Spirit of Ecstasy
  • Kure, Kurahashijima Hiyama prickly mushrooms
  • Etajima Naval Academy Auditorium with binoculars
  • Etajima Naval Academy Armstrong gun
  • Shimo-Kamagari Island Shotoen Korean Museum mannequin
RElated points of interest

what to do in Kure