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Kure Area Neighborhood

Yamato Museum
(Kure Maritime Museum)

A museum that showcases Kure’s exquisite shipbuilding technology and teaches about the history and technology of shipbuilding centers.

Kure Area Neighborhood / Museums

Asian Resort Spa Seare

A spa resort where you can enjoy natural hot spring water gushing from 1,000 meters underground in a variety of zones.

Kure Area Neighborhood / Hot Springs

JMSDF (Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force) Kure Museum (Iron Whale Museum)

The only museum in Japan where you can explore the inside of a submarine used in the past.

Kure Area Neighborhood / Museums

Saijo Sakagura Dori

Saijo, Higashihiroshima City, is known as a town of sake, and is dotted with sake breweries and brewing-related facilities.

Kure Area Neighborhood / Famous Places

Okunoshima (Rabbit Island)

Rabbit Island is a small island with a circumference of about 4 km, inhabited by 300-600 rabbits.

Kure Area Neighborhood / Famous Places

Kinoe Onsen Hotel Seifukan

The hot-spring hotel is located at the higher ground on Osakikamijima island which isn’t connected with bridges to the other island on Akinada-Tobishima Kaido.

Kure Area Neighborhood / Inns

Alley-Karasukojima

This park is one of the few places in the world where you can see a submarine up close.

Kure Area Neighborhood / Tourist Attractions

Kure Nakadori Shopping Street (Rengadori Brick Lane)

A shopping street known as "Rengadori" where you can find local gourmet and sweets shops.

Kure Area Neighborhood / Shopping Streets

Kaita Sogo Kouen（Kaita Comprehensive Park）

A comprehensive park used by more than 200,000 people a year. The park is also popular for its walking path where you can enjoy seasonal herbs and flowers.

Kure Area Neighborhood / Parks & Gardens

Ondo no Seto townscape

Legend has it that the area was developed by Taira no Kiyomori over 800 years ago. The boats that come and go have an emotional impact along with the scenery of the Setouchi area.

Kure Area Neighborhood / Famous Places

Japan Heritage Mitarai Historic Streetscapes Preservation District

A port town that once flourished as a town of waiting for the wind and tide.

Kure Area Neighborhood / Tourist Attractions

Fudenosato kobo

In addition to exhibiting materials related to Kumano's traditional craft, the Kumano brush, which has a history of about 180 years, and visitors can try their hand at making brushes.

Kure Area Neighborhood / Experiences Facilities

Irifuneyama Memorial Museum

Former Kure Guardian Commander's Office, which often appears as a location for movies, is open to the public.

Kure Area Neighborhood / Museums

SEA PASEO

Cruise ferries that allow you to enjoy a boat trip on the Seto Inland Sea as if you were taking a stroll in the park.

Kure Area Neighborhood,Ehime / Ships

• 27 Jan 2023

  【Setouchi Round Trip Plan】Takes you to eight towns filled with individuality and charm, allowing you to experience the true delights of Hiroshima, including its deep and maniacal aspects, backstage affairs, and hidden realities.

  If you go a little farther from the city center, you can experience the best part of Hiroshima travel in eight charming cities and towns. Kure City, associated with the former navy; Higashi-Hiroshima City, one of the best breweries in Japan; Takehara City, the "Little Kyoto of Aki"; Etajima City, an island of many blessings; Kaita-Cho, with its rich history and nature; Kumano-Cho, famous for its Kumano brush; Saka-Cho, close to the sea and mountains; and Osakikamijima-Cho, charming cities, and towns.

The sightseeing train “etSETOra”

This sightseeing train allows passengers to enjoy the scenery and sweets of the Seto Inland Sea as they travel.

Kure Area Neighborhood / Trains & Subway

SEA SPICA (Setouchi Shimatabi Line)

A sightseeing high-speed cruiser that allows passengers to enjoy the beauty of the many islands of the Seto Inland Sea and island touring.

Kure Area Neighborhood / Ships

Kurea Line (Highway Bus)

Easy travel between sightseeing spots from Hiroshima City to Kure City without transfers!

Kure Area Neighborhood / Buses

Seto Inland Sea National Park Mt. Noro

A mountain included in the Seto Inland Sea National Park formed by over 1,000 islands of various sizes. You can enjoy mountain climbing, camping, and driving.

Kure Area Neighborhood / Nature Spots

Hiyama Hiking (Kurahashi-jima)

It is a mountain with an altitude of 408m that rises in the middle of Kurahashi-jima, and from the summit you can enjoy a panoramic view of “TATOUBI” (beautiful various islands' landscape) of the Seto Inland Sea.

Kure Area Neighborhood / Nature Spots

Akinada-Tobishima Kaido Cycling Route

It is a cycling road that connects the islands from Kawajiri, Kure City to Okamura Island, Ehime Prefecture, with seven bridges, and the shortest distance is about 30 km.

Kure Area Neighborhood / Outdoors

Tobishimakaido with Sannose Cobblestone walking area

Along the stone-paved street, there is a historical walking area lined with pine trees and wooden museums and art galleries.

Kure Area Neighborhood / Famous Places

Melonpan Main Store (Kure City)

A popular store whose signature product is Kure's famous "melon pan" (cookie crusted bun) filled with homemade cream.

Kure Area Neighborhood / Sweets Shop & Desserts Shop

Gallery Miyakeya Shoten

This is the direct sales store of Senpuku, a sake brewery established in Kure City. In addition to Senpuku's sake, original goods are also sold.

Kure Area Neighborhood / Miscellaneous Goods

Kure Ship Tour

This is a tour of the ships that dock at the Kure base of the Maritime Self-Defense Force, where you can approach them from the sea.

Kure Area Neighborhood

Kure Kaiji Curry (JMSDF Kure Curry)

JMSDF (Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force) original curry recipe recreated as a local dish in Kure City.

Kure Area Neighborhood / Food Culture