Frequently Asked Questions
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Access (1)
How do I get there?
About 5 minutes' walk from JR Kure Station towards the sea, or about 1 minute's walk from Kure Chuo Pier. About 5 minutes by car from Kure IC on the Sanyo Expressway.
Services (1)
Can I use a volunteer guide?
Volunteer guides can be booked. Please see the official website for details.
Nearby spots (1)
Can I visit the Iron Whale Museum too?
The JMSDF Kure Museum, known as the Iron Whale Museum, stands opposite the Yamato Museum and is free to enter. It displays a real submarine, and we recommend seeing both.
Opening hours (1)
What are the opening hours and closed days?
The galleries and museum shop are open 9:00-18:00 (last admission to the galleries 17:30), and the library 9:00-17:00. Closed on Tuesdays (the following day if that Tuesday is a public holiday), though open every day from 29 April to 5 May, 21 July to 31 August and 29 December to 3 January.
For children (1)
Is it enjoyable for children?
There is a hands-on science corner where you can experience curious phenomena based on school science. The museum can be enjoyed from both a historical and a scientific angle, and infants enter free.
Exhibits (2)
How large is the model of the battleship Yamato?
The museum displays a 1:10 scale model of the battleship Yamato, 26.3 m long. The real ship was about 263 m, but even the model is impressive, faithfully reproduced down to the details.
Are the Zero fighter and the human torpedo real?
Many original artefacts are displayed, including a Mitsubishi Zero fighter and the Kaiten human torpedo, a rare chance to see the real thing at close range.
Time needed (1)
How long should I allow?
Allow about 1-2 hours to see the permanent display properly, and more when a feature or special exhibition is on.
Prices (1)
How much is admission?
Adults 500 yen, high school students 300 yen, elementary and junior high school students 200 yen, and infants free.
Facility guide (1)
Is there a museum shop?
There is a museum shop open 9:00-18:00, selling original Yamato Museum goods and related books.
Parking (1)
Is there parking?
The Yamato Museum has no car park of its own, but nearby municipal car parks (Kure Station West, Kuramoto and Hondori) can be used.
Other (6)
When is it closed?
Tuesdays (the following day if that Tuesday is a public holiday). It is open every day from 29 April to 5 May, 21 July to 31 August and 29 December to 3 January.
What are the opening hours?
Galleries and museum shop 9:00-18:00 (last admission to the galleries 17:30); library 9:00-17:00.
How do I get there?
About 5 minutes' walk from JR Kure Station (towards the sea), or about 1 minute's walk from Kure Chuo Pier.
What is the address?
5-20 Takara-machi, Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture
Is there parking?
Parking is available. Please check the official information for details.
How much is admission?
Adults 500 yen, high school students 300 yen, elementary and junior high school students 200 yen, infants free.