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Why not head to a beach with beautiful views of the Seto Inland Sea or a swimming pool that the whole family can enjoy? Enjoy summer to the fullest with sea and water activities and create lasting memories. Before you go, please check the operating information and make sure to...

The travel media outlet "Kotorippu WEB" has published a feature article on Kure City titled "7 Things to Enjoy in Kure, Hiroshima Prefecture: A Stroll Through a Naval Port Town and a Relaxing Island Trip." The article covers the Yamato Museum, the Iron Whale Museum, Irifune...

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 luxurious day trip combining train and cruise: Enjoy a luxurious day trip departing from and returning to Kure, combining the sightseeing train "etSETOra" and the Seto Inland Sea cruiser "SEA SPICA"! etSETOra This time,...

Seven beautiful islands are connected to the mainland by bridges. The Tobishima Kaido is full of charm, with ocean views, townscapes, and some of the most delicious citrus fruits in the country. Drive or cycle...

Kure : le parfum de l'aventure entr...

Kure: The fragrance of adventure Nestled between the islands of Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu...

Would you like to become a designated facility/issuing facility for the "Akinada Ohashi Toll Road Multi-Use Pass Subsidy Project"? This project is for people who use the Akinada Ohashi Toll Road in cash and spend a total of 1,000 yen or more at designated facilities in the Akinada Tobishima Kaido area...

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.

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...

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...

Kure City, together with 27 other municipalities nationwide, was recognized as a Japan Heritage site by the Agency for Cultural Affairs on May 24, 2018, as a new constituent municipality of the "Kitamaebune Ports and Shipowners' Villages" that were recognized as Japan Heritage sites in April 2017 by 11 cities and towns in seven prefectures along the Sea of Japan coast.

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...

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 is an emotional town where you can feel glimpses of the history of the navy and shipbuilding here and there, and it feels somehow nostalgic yet new. On the first day, we walked through this town with its unique charm, and on the second day, we drove to Tobishima Kaido...

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 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...

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.

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...

Workation refers to the practice of working remotely in tourist and resort areas while taking a vacation. It has been gaining attention in recent years as a new way of working. Kure City, located on the coast, is dotted with islands of various sizes, making it a very convenient place to stay.

Kure City is participating in and operating the "Hiroshima Free Wi-Fi" public wireless LAN project being developed by Hiroshima City. Public wireless LAN is available at eight tourist facilities in Kure City.

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"...