Kure Port Maritime Harbor & Yamato Museum Pier, Kure, Hiroshima

About this place

Live Camera | Kure Port Maritime Pier, Kure, Hiroshima, Japan. Steeped in storied naval and shipbuilding heritage, Kure Port is the birthplace of the legendary battleship Yamato and remains one of Japan's most vital maritime docks. The live view overlooks shipyards and docking berths where JMSDF submarines and naval destroyers can often be seen along the water. Visitors tour the renowned Yamato Museum and JMSDF Kure Museum (Iron Whale) before tucking into authentic Kure Navy Curry, thin-noodle Kure Chilled Ramen, and freshly fried Kure fried cakes (Furaiken).

✦ Must-Visit Highlights:

▸ Birthplace of Battleship Yamato & Active JMSDF Submarine Docks: Gaze across historic naval drydocks and colossal modern shipbuilding cranes.

▸ Renowned Yamato Museum & Historic Iron Whale Submarine Exhibition: Explore authentic naval history and maritime engineering exhibits on the wharf.

▸ Authentic Kure Navy Curry Bowls & Thin-Noodle Kure Cold Ramen: Savor heritage naval stewed curries and refreshing soy-chili chilled noodles.