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The greatest appeal lies in experiencing all this in a single day: visiting the First Technical School on Etajima Island, strolling through Kure’s historic district, viewing the Irifuneyama Memorial Museum, and taking the Kure Bay Fleet Tour to see the fleet of vessels gleaming in the sunset. A professional guide provides clear explanations of naval heritage and port town scenery, creating a tour that blends learning with inspiration.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide at the ticket gate of Kure Port.
Itinerary
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On the campus, with its imposing Meiji period buildings, you can experience first-hand the history of military education, view historical exhibits, and feel the disciplined environment. An interpreter guide offers deeper insights.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
2
After returning to Kure from Etajima, enjoy a lunch featuring local dishes, including the famous Navy curry.
40 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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The afternoon involves a stroll through the historic district, recognised as a Japan Heritage site. At the Irifuneyama Memorial Museum, an Important Cultural Property, you learn about architecture associated with the former Navy and the cultural backdrop that supported Kure’s development. The city walk reveals the life of both naval personnel and civilians.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
4
The journey concludes with the Kure Bay Fleet Tour, a cruise unique to this port town that built the battleship Yamato. Timed for sunset, the cruise offers magnificent views of shipyards and active naval vessels bathed in the evening light, allowing you to experience the scale of the maritime city of Kure up close.
35 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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