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Yamato Museum in Tokyo
Maya AngelouMaya Angelou
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Located in Kure City, Yamato Museum houses a 10:1 model of Japan's most well-known WWII battleship Yamato. The museum can be reached by either West JR Kure Line from Hiroshima station or Hiroshima-Kure-Matsuyama Ferry from Hiroshima Port. Although Kure looks like a small town today, it was the birthplace of the said most powerful class of battleship in WWII. The Yamato battleship model was undoubtedly the most popular spot of the museum. A theater at the second floor featured an animated illustration of the interior and the construction process of the battleship. The exhibition surrounding this giant model displayed the detailed historical background and the technology deployed onto the battleship. However, it was mostly in Japanese which took me about four hours to grasp the basic idea of the paragraphs through the mix of guess-peculation and online dictionary till my phone and mobile charger pretty much went out of battery. There was also exhibition of fighter plane, torpedo, submarine, and ammunition used by Japan troop in WWII. The golden flower symbol at the front top of Yamato served as a unique signature for ID confirmation during the Japan-France joint effort of wreckage search, based from a TV documentary in the museum. It was said that the round front of the ship bottom was unique among battleships in WWII. Such design has been applied to contemporary super sized cargo ships built in Kure.
hyt5168hyt5168
10
Visiting from Australia, came early November on a Friday morning. There were a few people around, but it wasn't overwhelmingly busy. I don't recall how much the museum-only ticket cost, as we just purchased the combined ticket (1200 yen) for entry to a seasonal exhibit at the time. This was probably a mistake as we had no idea what it was and couldn't appreciate what was on display, so not great value for money. I definitely recommend you bring earphones and do the English audio tour by yourself! Barely any of this experience has English printed on the exhibits and you'll miss out on some really significant stuff, as you can't just use your phone's camera to Google translate everything (photography disallowed for most things). There are some fascinating hand written wills from sailors to their families, postcards, some incredibly tragic stuff. One such exhibit detailed while a submarine was inoperable and taking on water, the captain wrote a request for the families of his crew to be allowed extra bereavement leave for the inevitable losses about to occur. We had very limited time and I regret it, you should definitely allow a solid 2-2.5 hours here if you visit. This doesn't include the sub or its museum next door, either.
Kiel (KeeL)Kiel (KeeL)
00
It is a museum that prospered as Japan's number one naval arsenal and introduces science and technology such as the military port where the battleship "Yamato" was built, the history of Kure, shipbuilding, and steelmaking. In the hall, a huge model that reproduces the battleship "Yamato" on a 1/10 scale is exhibited, and you can observe it up close. In addition to the exhibition room where you can experience and experience the principles of science and technology centered on ships in an easy-to-understand manner, there is also a large material exhibition room where you can see valuable real materials such as the Zero Fighter Type Zero Fighter Type 62. It is a facility where you can learn about the history of Kure, the technology of Kure, and the importance of peace. In addition, every Saturday and Sunday, we hold science shows and workshops that children can enjoy.
Minh VănMinh Văn
30
An extremely informative museum that charts the life of the Yamato from start till end. Most of the information and display are in Japanese but there are snippets of English that gives you sufficient information about the exhibits. The building itself is well designed, one can chill on the museum steps while viewing the scale model at the same time. The tickets allow multiple entry on the same day if you feel like popping out for lunch and coming back later. The museum is also a short walk away front he ferry terminal and the JMSDF submarine museum which is also a must visit. A definite must visit if you are a fan of battleships.
Teo Teck WeeTeo Teck Wee
10
Solid museum exploring the development of the Japanese Imperial Navy through to its eventual demise. There are some English placards here, although the sense is it is pitched at a Japanese audience to the exclusion of others. Much is made of the growth of Kure into a shipbuilding centre, and its role in the construction of the battleship Yamato. As well as the impressive models of the ship, there are some rarities, such as the Kamikaze submarines. The museum building is also a fascinating space in its own right. Overall an interesting place to while away forty-five minutes or so.
Ross HoriRoss Hori
10
Nearby Attractions Of Yamato Museum (Kure Maritime Museum)
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Kure Museum
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Yamato Port Breakwater
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Battleship Yamato (1/10th Scale)
former Kure naval arsenal big lathe
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Address
5-20 Takaramachi, Kure, Hiroshima 737-0029, Japan
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+81 823-25-3017
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Website
yamato-museum.com
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4.4
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The Yamato Museum is the nickname of the Kure Maritime Museum in Kure, Hiroshima, Japan.
attractions: Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Kure Museum, Irifuneyama Memorial Museum, Kure Municipal Museum of Art, Yamato Port Breakwater, Submarine Akishio, Museum Shop Yamato, Battleship Yamato (1/10th Scale), former Kure naval arsenal big lathe, Main Anchor of the Battleship Yamato, restaurants: KURE HAIKARA SHOKUDOU, SOLA SPA So Raniyamato Hot Spring, Itsuka, Subaru Coffee Kure, Tokubei Kure Station Building, Tokky, Morita Shokudō (Diner), Goemon Kureten, Starbucks Coffee - Youme Town Kure, Kikuchan okonomiyaki
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