event event information Events Calendar Specify the area Specify a category Specify a date Specify the area Kure center, Yoshiura, Tenno area A town that once flourished as a military port, with traces of its past still lingering. Historical remains and ruins related to the naval base are scattered throughout the town. Aga, Hiro, Nigata area The area is home to scenic views such as the Aga Marino Bridge and Shiraito Falls, as well as unique local industries such as sake breweries and Nigata Yasuri, which boasts the highest production volume in Japan. Kawajiri and Yasuura area Mount Noro in Setonaikai National Park boasts a height of 839m and offers a variety of seasonal natural scenery, including rows of cherry blossom trees and vibrant autumn leaves. Tobishima Kaido (Shimokamagari, Kamagari, Toyohama, Toyo) area The unique cultures and lifestyles of each island are connected by various types of bridges, and the outer road is close to the sea, so you can enjoy a refreshing cycle while feeling the Seto Inland Sea breeze. It is also a port town that retains the atmosphere of the Edo period, waiting for the tide and the wind. Ondo and Kurahashi area A port town where the legend of Taira no Kiyomori, who beckoned back the setting sun with a fan and opened up a new world, remains. A scenic spot reminiscent of a Manyoshu poem, with beautiful sandy beaches and the romantic atmosphere of shipbuilding. Miyahara and Kegoya area There are many sights to see, including the Ondo Strait, which is said to have been opened in one day by Taira no Kiyomori, the sun-beckoning statue, and Takagarasu-dai. Yakeyama/Gohara area It is home to the Honjo Water Source Dam, a Japan Heritage Site, and is surrounded by lush green mountains and pastoral landscapes. All of Kure City Takehara, Higashihiroshima, Etajima, Kaita, Kumano, Saka, Osakikamijima The cities and towns surrounding Kure City. Each region has its own charm, such as the historic streets of Takehara, the sake brewery culture of Higashihiroshima, and the traditional crafts of Kumano. In Etajima, Saka, and Osakikamijima, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Seto Inland Sea and the relaxed atmosphere unique to islands and port towns. This area, where nature, culture, and food coexist in harmony, is a tourist destination where you will always find something new to discover. Specify a category all Yamato Museum closure measures Fireworks and illuminations Outdoors & Sports Nature and Flowers Festivals and traditional events Gourmet and local products Japan Heritage Special Exhibitions Contest Experience Specify a date from Currently covering events scheduled to take place from today onwards search for Reset the conditions search for Reset the conditions Search results: 8 (Showing 1 to 8 items) Sort by Update order Event order Kure, a town in the Seto Inland Sea that connects hearts and minds. Bus Tour New bus tours launch to coincide with the reopening of the Yamato Museum. To coincide with the reopening of the Yamato Museum, new bus tours exploring the city of Kure will begin. Departure is from Kure Central Pier, next to the Yamato Museum... From April 25th (Sat) onwards, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays. *The "Renga-dori Course," which operates using a bonnet bus, will be suspended from July to September. It will resume in October. Give me onpaku Kure City is a city brimming with rich nature and historical charm. Here, you'll find not only places where tradition and culture thrive, but also many wonderful places and experiences yet to be discovered. "Kure Onpaku" is a unique event that showcases the best of Kure City... "Kure Onpaku in Summer/Autumn" August 29th (Sat) - November 29th (Sun), 2026 / "Kure Onpaku in Winter" January 16th (Sat) - February 28th (Sun), 2027 Summer Trip to Irifuneyama: A Fan Making Experience Featuring Gold Brocade Designs This workshop event provides stencils featuring "Kin-karakami" (gold-leaf paper) patterns, allowing participants to freely create their own original fans using colored pens and brushes. July 18th (Sat) - August 31st (Mon), 2026 (Total 45 days) *No closing days during the exhibition period The world of Yamato made with LEGO® bricks We will be exhibiting a panoramic view of the battleship Yamato and other warships made from LEGO bricks. You can also watch the builders create the models live. A parent-child workshop will also be held. August 1st (Saturday) to August 23rd (Sunday), 2020, 23 days in total Yamato Night Museum The Yamato Museum will be specially opened at night, offering a different atmosphere than during the day. The newly renovated 1/10 scale model of the battleship Yamato will be illuminated with special lighting effects, inviting visitors into a fantastical world of the Yamato. August 1st (Saturday), 7th (Friday) to 15th (Saturday), 21st (Friday), 22nd (Saturday), 28th (Friday), 29th (Saturday), 2020 The Kure Photo Contest 2026 is now underway! Share your favorite Kure on Instagram! We're holding the "Kure Photo Contest 2026" to share the charm of Kure with even more people! Share your best photo taken in Kure City on Instagram... Saturday, August 1, 2026 - Saturday, October 31, 2026 [Japan Heritage] Guardian Seal Tour now underway! We have created a "Goshuin" (the "Go" from escort ship and the "Mamoru" from naval base) based on the motif of the red seals of temples and shrines. If you purchase a "Goshuin Book" and visit a designated counter in each of the four cities, you will receive a "Goshuin" with a design of the cultural properties that make up the Japan Heritage... 2026 Kure Maritime Self-Defense Force Curry "Seal Rally" Eat curry at stores that offer "Kure JMSDF Curry" and collect original ship logo stickers! You will receive original goods according to the number of stickers you collect. If you visit all stores, you will receive a luxurious prize! Eat as much as you can to complete the collection! April 1, 2026 (Wednesday) - March 31, 2027 (Wednesday)
