Japan Midokoro / Hiroshima Prefecture / Kure / JMSDF Kure Museum
Kure, Hiroshima Prefecture · Museum
JMSDF Kure Museum
- Nearest stationKure Station 0.4 km
- TypeMuseum
The Japan Maritime Self Defence Force Kure Museum (海上自衛隊呉史料館 (Kaijō Jieitai Kure Shiryōkan)) is a Japanese military museum located in Kure, Hiroshima. It is also known as the "Iron Whale Museum" (鉄のくじら館 (Tetsu no Kujira Kan)) after its main exhibit, JMSDF's diesel-electric submarine Akishio (decommissioned in 2004).
From the Wikipedia article “JMSDF Kure Museum” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: JMSDF Kure Museum. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Kure, Hiroshima Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Kure Station, 0.4 km (straight line) |
| Type | Museum |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 49 more photos (Commons) |
We do not list hours, fees or closing days. Check the official site before you go.
FAQ
- What is the nearest station to JMSDF Kure Museum?
- Kure Station. It is 0.4 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
Nearby

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Yamato Museum: Nick-D (CC BY-SA 3.0), underground facilities in the former Kure Naval Base: Cuthbert, Allan George (Public domain), Kure Municipal Museum of Art: Twilight2640 (CC BY-SA 3.0), Irifuneyama Memorial Museum: Wei-Te Wong from Taipei City, Taiwan, Republic of China (CC BY-SA 2.0), Alley Karasukojima: melvil (CC BY-SA 4.0), Japan Coast Guard Museum: 豊多摩之某 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
