JMSDF Kure Museum (Tetsunokujira—The Iron Whale)

Museum / Science Museum

4.5

It is a public relations facility of the Maritime Self-Defense Force in Kure City. It has been opened free of charge to the public since 2007. An authentic large submarine is displayed onshore and is a valuable spot where you can actually board the vessel and see and experience the life and environment inside a submarine. In addition, there are exhibits introducing the history of the Maritime Self-Defense Force and its relationship with Kure, and introduces the threat of mines and the activities of mine-sweeping vessels. There is also a shop where you can purchase Self- Defense Force goods and souvenirs of Kure.

Spot details

JMSDF Kure Museum (Tetsunokujira—The Iron Whale)

Address: Hiroshima Pref. Kureshi Takaramachi 5-32
Area: Kure Area
Phone: 0823216111
Hours: 9:00-17:00 (admission until 16:30)
Closed: Tuesday (The next day is closed for public holidays), 12/29-1/3
Fees: [Admission fee]Free
Parking Lot: Available (shared, wheelchair-only parking available available)
* Charge
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
English Menu: Available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Review

Kure Museum

Reviewed：2019.08.05

Just finished with the museum tour. Like all things Japanese an absolute pleasure. The weather was perfect with temperature of 21 deg C, bright and sunny afternoon.It is approx 32 mins by JR rail...
Submarine Akishio SS-579, is the star-of-the-show!

Reviewed：2019.07.16

If you think the Yamato Museum with its 86ft. long 1/10th scale model of the IJN Battleship Yamato is impressive, be prepared to be blown-away by the JMSDF Kure Museum immediately opposite...
Free tour of submarine:lots of info about minesweeping

Reviewed：2019.03.18

An interesting museum; free. Quite a lot about minesweeping; a bit about torpedoes and a bit about submarines. The tour of the submarine (as per the photo) is brief and limited but still worthwhile...