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Yamato Museum

大和ミュージアム

Hiroshima museum chronicling the Imperial Japanese Navy with emphasis on the Yamato, the world's largest battleship ever constructed.

Kure Maritime Museum
Kure Maritime Museum © Nick-D, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Opening hours
Mon–Sun09:00–18:00
Holidays09:00–18:00
Admission
EveryoneFree
Links
Official websiteJapanese
Access
5-20, Takaramachi, Kure-Shi, Hiroshima 〒 737-0029Kure Station (Kure Line)Walk 5 minutes

The Yamato Museum is a museum located in Kure, Hiroshima, Japan. It is dedicated to the history and technology of the Imperial Japanese Navy, with a focus on the battleship Yamato, which was built in Kure and was the largest battleship ever constructed. The museum features exhibits on the design and construction of the Yamato, as well as its role in World War II. Visitors can also see a full-scale replica of the Yamato's bridge and a collection of artifacts and memorabilia related to the ship and its crew. The museum also includes an interactive section where visitors can learn about the technology and weapons used by the Imperial Japanese Navy during the war.

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