171-7 Kurahashi-cho, Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture
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Cost per person
¥500
The Nagato Shipbuilding History Museum in Kure, Hiroshima, offers a fascinating look into the region's shipbuilding and maritime history. Located a short walk from Katsurahama Beach, the museum's centerpiece is a restored replica of a Kentoshi (Japanese envoy to China) ship from over 1200 years ago. Explore exhibits showcasing wooden ship models and documents related to shipbuilding and maritime transport from ancient times to the present day. Allow ample time to fully appreciate the exhibits. Open to visitors of all ages, the museum provides wheelchair-accessible facilities and is a great place to learn about the area's rich shipbuilding heritage.
Barrier-free facilities: Wheelchair-accessible toilet ○ Barrier-free facilities: Wheelchair-accessible slope ○ (Partial) [Scale] Number of visitors (annual): Approximately 3,000