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Yamato Museum

5-20 Takaramachi, Kure, Hiroshima Prefecture 737-00209, Japan
823-25-3017
Ranked #1 of 10 attractions in Kure
4.5 of 5 stars 55 Reviews
Type: Museums
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Singapore, Singapore
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

almost every thing is in japanese. they do have a digital voice guide, but it needs more information., the jmsdf museum is also right next door. More

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Northville, Michigan
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2011

I enjoy World War II history and the like to see the different perspectives from other nations vs. the US. This museum is modern, clean and nicely laid out. It has a rich mix of history available, however, if you do not speak/read Japanese it is tough to take advantage of it. Even the English head sets where limited to... More

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Summerville, South Carolina
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 September 2009
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The Yamato, largest warship ever built, was constructed in the Kure shipyards during World War II, and was sunk by US airplanes in April 1945 on its way to the battle of Okinawa. The museum's centerpiece is a 1/10th scale model of the huge vessel, an exact replica that is over 26 meters long. Exhibits include a real Zero aircraft,... More

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Hiroshima
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012 NEW
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012
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121 reviews 121 reviews
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55 helpful votes 55 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012
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Hiroshima, Japan
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012
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