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JMSDF Kure Museum, Kure

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Learn about the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force at JMSDF Kure Museum, a cultural institution dedicated to submarines and, in particular, their use in minesweeping activities throughout the 20th century. With a wealth of artifacts, including weapons and equipment related to missions and daily life onboard, the facility tells the story of technological and geopolitical developments in the post-war era. Climb aboard the Akishio SS-579, a sub that served from 1985 to 2004, to see the cramped living conditions and hear about the impressive work done by those onboard. Add JMSDF Kure Museum and other attractions to your Kure trip itinerary using our Kure trip builder tool .

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• By Enjoy3429

  オープンと同時に入館しました。海上自衛隊の成り立ちなどの展示物や機雷掃海の方法など興味深く見学しました。 退役した潜水艦あさしおが陸揚げされていてそのまま艦内に入ることができ、その狭さにびっくり。外から眺めると巨大なのに。海自ＯＢの説明も、さすが乗ってた人だけに臨場感ありまくり。指令室にある潜望鏡で呉港の様子などを実際にのぞくことができるのもgood！　 この内容で無料ってコスパ最高です。  more »

  I was able to enter the building at the same time as opening. We visited exhibits such as the formation of the Maritime Self-Defense Force and the method of minesweeping. The retired submarine Asasao was landed and was able to enter the ship as it is, and I was surprised at its narrowness. It's huge when you look at it from the outside. The explanation of kaiji OB is also rolled up with a sense of realism only for those who were riding indeed. It is good that you can actually see the state of the port of Sakai with a periscope in the command room!　 It is the best Cospa free with this content.
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• By Wander803076

  てつのくじら館は、入館無料の施設です。大和ミュージアムのすぐ近くです。潜水艦の模型を始め、潜望鏡もありました。お土産店もあります。  more »

  The Tetsukujirakan is a free admission facility. It is very close to the Yamato Museum. Including the model of the submarine, there was also a periscope. There is also a souvenir shop.
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