1-Day Tour from Hiroshima: Naval History in Port City Kure
ID: GYG895925-1406059
فئة:
بلد: Japan
المدة:
09:00 ساعات
الوصف
Discover the history of Kure with a guided tour of the Yamato Museum, JMSDF Museum, & the Irifuneyama Memorial Museum. Step into a real decommissioned submarine & enjoy a scenic cruise of Kure harbor.
Embark on a guided tour of Kure from Hiroshima. Cruise around Kure harbor, visit the Yamato Museum, and the JMSDF Museum. Explore the Irifuneyama Memorial Museum and enjoy panoramic views of Kure from a hill.
Meet your guide at Hiroshima Station and head to Kure. Board a boat and cruise around Kure harbor. Get a closer look at battleships, submarines, and cargo ships used by the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). Learn about the history and purpose of the ships from your guide.
Break for lunch and free time near the pier. Try some of Kure’s local specialties, such as Kure JMSDF Curry, Kure Reimen, or miso-braised chicken skin.
Head to the Yamato Museum and learn about the history of Kure, its involvement in Japan’s military conflicts, and the science and technologies that were developed in this city. Walk through the exhibits and see ship blueprints and authentic items from World War II.
Admire the one-tenth scale model of the battleship Yamato, the largest battleship ever constructed. Visit the JMSDF Museum and learn about the tasks performed by the Japanese Navy, with a heavy focus on minesweeping.
Step into a real decommissioned submarine and picture what life inside a submarine is like. Tour the former official residence of the Kure Naval Station Commander-in-Chief at the Irifuneyama Memorial Museum.
Learn about the family that once resided in it and observe its distinctive interior design. The contrast between the Western and Japanese style rooms provides a lot of insight into this specific time period.
Head to a small hill which will allow guests to enjoy a panoramic view of Kure which shows its evolution from military port to a peaceful and industrious city. From here you can also see the place were the battleship Yamato was built.
Take a relaxing stroll down this peaceful harbor and feel the calm sea breeze. Finally, head back to Hiroshima Station, where the tour will end in front of the Shinkansen gates.
أبرز النقاط
- Discover the history of Kure, a city that plays a major role in Japan's military
- Learn about the science and technologies developed in Kure at the Yamato Museum
- Explore the JMSDF Museum and step into a real decommissioned submarine
- Admire the architecture of the Irifuneyama Memorial Museum and its surroundings
- A panoramic view of Kure, the place where the battleship Yamato was built
لغات الإرشاد
معلومات هامة
The tour starts at Hiroshima Station at 9:30 AM. Please meet your guide by the Shinkansen gates under the Tourist Information sign.
Coin lockers are available at Hiroshima Station for storing belongings.
Lunch is not included in the tour price. Guests have the opportunity to try local specialties near the pier.
The tour involves walking and climbing stairs. Please wear comfortable shoes.
Photography is allowed, but please be respectful and avoid taking pictures of military personnel without permission.
The meetup point is under the Tourist Information sign outside of the Shinkansen gates.
If you are arriving via Shinkansen, the sign will be located directly to your left as you exit the gates.
If you are arriving via a JR line, please look for signs directing you towards the Shinkansen gates.
For those coming from outside the station via bus, find an Underground Passage and then following the signs directing you to Hiroshima Station. These underground passages are located very close to bus stops. At Hiroshima Station, follow the signs directing you to the Shinkansen gates.
For those coming from outside the station via Streetcar, Hiroshima Station will be right next to you. Follow the signs directing you to the Shinkansen gates.
If arriving via taxi, ask the driver to drop you off at the Shinkansen Entrance (North Entrance). Look for signs directing you to the Shinkansen gates.
When you arrive, be sure to look for the guide holding a SNOW MONKEY RESORTS tour sign.
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الإلغاءات
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