30 minutes by train from Hiroshima City! What is the charm of Kure City, a port town with a rich history?

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Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture is easily accessible from Hiroshima City in about 30 minutes by train, and is a recommended area for a relaxing time away from the hustle and bustle of the city. In addition to the laid-back atmosphere of a port town, you can also enjoy local gourmet food, the retro t...

Latest update : 2023.11.28

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What kind of place is Kure?
Charm of Kure ① Retro townscape
Charm of Kure ②History preserved in the cityscape
Charm of Kure ③ Local gourmet food
Cycling is recommended for exploring Kure!

What kind of place is Kure?

Kure City is located approximately 30 minutes by train from Hiroshima City, where the Atomic Bomb Dome and Peace Memorial Park are located. Surrounded by the Seto Inland Sea and mountains, the city is lined with brick buildings and cranes, making it an area where you can enjoy a different atmosphere from Hiroshima City. It is also a place connected to the navy, so you can feel its history and culture in many places.

Charm of Kure ① Retro townscape

As you pass through the flat city area and go up the slope, you can see houses built from the Taisho era to the early Showa era that were spared from war damage. The population of Kure rapidly increased before the war, and in search of land, houses were built in rows from flat to slope, creating a landscape unique to Kure.

Charm of Kure ②History preserved in the cityscape

The view of the shipyards and cranes that are synonymous with Kure is also unique to Kure. The factory smells and sounds like metal scraping, and depending on the time of day, you might even hear the sounds of trumpets and whistles coming from ships anchored in the bay.

Charm of Kure ③ Local gourmet food

There are many shops in the city where you can enjoy classic local sweets. Please enjoy sweets that can only be tasted in Kure, such as ``Onrai Mantou'', a baked sweet wrapped in pineapple jam, and ``Bikkuri Manju'', which you can choose from three types: red bean paste, white bean paste, and cream.

Cycling is recommended for exploring Kure!

In fact, Kure is also known as a town with many hills. If you want to take a quick stroll around Kure, we recommend an electric bicycle (E-bike)! Rent a bicycle and visit the spots you're interested in!

Click here for E-bike rental

Written by

Kure Tourism Association

Hiroshima

Kure is surrounded by the sea and mountains, with a mild climate, gentle ocean waves, and a landscape where submarines and ships harmonize, turning everyday life into a special experience and highlighting Kure's unique charm. This town, where history and scenery intersect beautifully, has watched over the ages from the Meiji era to the present day, and the glory of the military port and the prosperity of the bubble era are alive and well, just like a scene from a movie. This may be the reason why it has been chosen as a filming location for many movies. Furthermore, having fun interacting with locals who happen to be sitting next to you at a restaurant with a retro feel is a unique charm of Kure town. Kure is a wonderful town where history, scenery, and retro things are in harmony. Please come and experience its charm for yourself.

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