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If you go to Kure, you have to try something unique to Kure! Kure, which faces the calm Seto Inland Sea, has been walking hand in hand with the sea. Until the Edo period, Kure was a port town that was half farming and half fishing, but in the Meiji period, a naval base was established as a naval base, and it became a military port...

Kure City has been known as a naval town since the Meiji era, and even today as a town of the Maritime Self-Defense Force and shipbuilding, and as the legendary town of Taira no Kiyomori. Many buildings, tourist facilities, and food culture remain throughout the city, conveying that history to the present day.

To coincide with the reopening of the Yamato Museum, a city-wide bus tour has begun operation. Why not join this bus tour to experience the charm of Kure, along with a visit to the Yamato Museum? ☆Tour application page...

Take a stroll through the retro town of Mitarai, a port town on Osaki-Shimojima Island! Mitarai, a port town on Osaki-Shimojima Island, is charming because it's compact enough to get around on foot, from lunch and cafes to souvenir shopping. Enjoy the nostalgic scenery...

A casual island trip to Ondo and Kurahashi Island. A short drive from the center of Kure City to Ondo and Kurahashi Island. Cross the Ondo Bridge and enjoy a cafe crawl along the coast of Kurahashi Island. After a stroll along Katsurahama Beach, head to a relaxing hot spring. It will soothe both your mind and body...

In fiscal year 2023, we held a working group to create a model tourist course for Kure City. Kure citizens divided into groups to think about where they would like tourists to visit, what their attractions are, and how to get there, and came up with six models...

Before the war, Kure City flourished as a naval arsenal and military port town, and after the war, it flourished as a manufacturing town with shipbuilding and steel industries. It has a rich culture that has been nurtured uniquely, and is full of charm that cannot be found in other cities and towns. Many movies have been filmed in Kure City...

During the Meiji period, Japan, as a modern nation, needed to have maritime defenses to compete with the Western powers, so a national project was launched to build military ports in four natural harbors and establish naval bases there. People and cutting-edge technology gathered in quiet farming and fishing villages...

The port city of Kure is home to many delicious encounters that will gently satisfy both your heart and your stomach. From traditional eateries to local Western restaurants, you can enjoy local flavors. For snacks, try traditional Japanese sweets that have been popular for ages, or...

Yuri Tamura is an announcer working for RCC Chugoku Broadcasting, one of Hiroshima's broadcasting stations. She travels around Hiroshima prefecture doing food reports and street walks on information programs, and the products and foods she introduces are huge sellers! She is from Kure City...

The Kure City Tourism and Regional Promotion App "My Kure" was launched on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. With this app, you can earn points by shopping at affiliated stores in Kure City, and you can use the points you earn at affiliated stores...

We are creating a map of the locations of movies that were shot in Kure City. Come and experience the atmosphere of the movies while touring the locations in Kure City. The locations are still inhabited by locals. Please observe proper etiquette.

Take a short trip around the Seto Inland Sea on the tourist train "etSETOra" and the tourist high-speed cruiser "SEA SPICA" that will get you in the mood for travel. First, board the "etSETOra" at Kure Station and head to Mihara Station while enjoying the beautiful views of the Seto Inland Sea's islands.

"Tabi Taxi" is recommended for sightseeing in Kure. We will guide you to tourist spots unique to Kure, including the "Old Navy Course" and the "Joseon Envoy Course." Why not use "Tabi Taxi," the Kure expert, to fully enjoy the charm of Kure?

Let's go to Mt. Noro! At 839m above sea level, Mt. Noro is the highest mountain in Kure City! It's very popular with hikers, bikers, campers, and adults and children alike!

Kure City has flourished as a naval town since the Meiji era. During the Pacific War, it was the town that built the battleship "Yamato" with its advanced shipbuilding technology. Even now, it is a base for the Maritime Self-Defense Force, and there are places where you can see warships up close, as well as historical sites...

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Kure City is fun to visit on a day trip, but why not stay overnight and enjoy the city at night? Whether you're with your partner or friends, you can have a great time admiring the night scenery and touring the food stalls. You can also take an evening cruise or watch the astronomical objects in the night sky...

Enjoy Kure's gourmet delights! Scenic views and souvenir shopping await! Kure City boasts a wealth of local cuisine, including Kure cold noodles, bread, and local sake! Today, we'll be visiting some of the best restaurants loved by locals...

Kure City, which stretches from the coast where the mountains meet the sea to the Seto Inland Sea with its floating islands, has many photo spots rich in nature. Mountains blooming with flowers of every season, beaches overlooking the deep blue sea, and islands dyed in the sunset.

The "Akinada Tobishima Kaido" begins in Kawajiri-cho, Kure City, and is a sea route that connects seven islands and seven bridges. Shimokamagari Island, Kami-kamagari Island, Teshima Island, Osakishimo Island, and Okamura Island in Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture are all connected by the "Akinada Tobishima Kaido Cycling Road"...

Get a coupon when you drive around Kure in a rental car! To celebrate the reopening of the Yamato Museum, we're giving away a "Kure Sightseeing Special Coupon" for each person in your party! You can choose your rental car company...

The city of Kure is home to many historical sites, including historical buildings and cultural heritage sites. When you visit these ancient buildings, you feel as if you have traveled back in time, and when you unravel the history, you can learn something new...