The museum houses many valuable historical materials and artifacts, and for anyone interested in military history, it is worth taking the time to explore carefully. The most famous exhibit is the realistic 1/10-scale model of the battleship Yamato. Its massive hull and intricate structure give you a sense of the scale of Japan's shipbuilding technology and military power at the time. The exhibits also explain the background of the Yamato's construction and the reasons it ultimately sank. During my last visit, the museum happened to be undergoing maintenance, and some artifacts had been moved to a nearby exhibition hall, so I wasn't able to see everything. After learning that the museum reopened in April 2026, I hope to find time to visit again and make up for what I missed last time.
Yamato Museum (Kure Maritime Museum) | Review by Linda Liao
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These freshly made rice balls are on a completely different level from convenience store rice balls! They have a full 1.5 times as much rice, and they don't skimp on the filling either. Every bite is packed with filling, so they're very satisfying! Most importantly, they don't cost much more, making them a great value. No wonder there are always quite a few people lined up to buy them whenever I pass by, especially in the morning. However, the seaweed on freshly made rice balls easily absorbs moisture from the rice, so it isn't as dry and crispy as convenience store seaweed and has a softer texture. That part comes down to personal preference.
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