Yamato Museum (Kure Maritime Museum)
Basic Information
- Spot Name
- Yamato Museum (Kure Maritime Museum)
- Location
- 〒737-0029 5-20 Takara-cho, Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture
- Access
- 5-minute walk from JR Kure Station.
- Parking
- 67 vehicles
- Business Hours
- 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM (Last admission at 6:00 PM)
- Regular Holiday
- Closed on Tuesdays. If Tuesday is a holiday, it will be closed the following day. Open without a break from April 29 to May 5, July 21 to August 31, and December 29 to January 3.
- Fees
- Permanent exhibition general / 500 yen, permanent exhibition high school students / 300 yen, permanent exhibition elementary and junior high school students / 200 yen
- Contact Information
- Phone Number:0823-25-3017
- Official Website
Map
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