Downtown Kure

Built in 1905 as the official residence of the Kure Naval Commander-in-Chief.

The world’s largest and most powerful battleship, the Yamato, was built in Kure, and here you can see a 1/10th scale model of it, along with other large exhibits such as the Zero fighter (kamikaze plane), and Kaiten (human torpedo).

This five-storied pagoda is said to have been built as a place where people could pray for safety at sea.

17 sculptures and a variety of trees line both sides of this street, providing a beautiful stroll all year round.

The decommissioned Akishio is the first real submarine put on display in Japan.

Renga Dori (or Renga Street) is a covered shopping arcade located about 15 minutes on foot from Kure Station.

Get a unique view of submarines in active service. Four red brick warehouses built around 1900 (during the Meiji era) stand behind you as you look over the subs.

The steps of Ryojyo appear in the film Sea Monkey in the scene where the divers are training by running up and down the stairs carrying oxygen tanks on their backs.