Alley Karasukojima: The only place in Japan where you can see a submarine up close│Hiroshima – japan touring

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There are many attractive sightseeing spots in Hiroshima Prefecture, but among them there is one that deserves special attention.

A park called “Aley Karasukojima” is a valuable spot where you can see the only submarine in Japan up close.

Why don’t you stop by during your touring and experience the powerful submarine? In this article, we will introduce the attractions of Alley Karasukojima Park and points to consider when visiting.

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Alley Karasu Kojima

The only park in Japan where you can see submarines up close.

Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force submarines and escort ships are anchored here.

In addition to warships, the park has a retro atmosphere where you can enjoy a stroll freely in the brick buildings of the former Japanese Navy Arsenal.

The origin of the name “Alley Karasukojima” is the name of a small island with a circumference of 30 to 40m in Kureura (reclaimed as a torpedo launching training ground in the Taisho era) and the English word “Alley”. what came from Why don’t you take a leisurely stroll through the green and brick alleys? There is also an old torpedo unloading crane.
Source: Partial excerpt from the Kure City website　https://www.city.kure.lg.jp/soshiki/67/m000008.html

Basic information of “Alley Karasu Kojima”

Info	■Location 　8 Showacho, Kure City, 　Hiroshima Prefecture ■Regular holidays 　none ■Fees 　free ■Parking lot 　Array Karasukojima parking lot (free) 　Hours of use: 8:00-20:00 ■Website 　www.city.kure.lg.jp
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Access	Bus Hiroden Bus Kure Kurahashijima Line bound for Ondo Kurahashi, get off at “Sensuitai-mae” bus stop and walk for about 1 minute Car About 10 minutes from Hiroshima Kure Road (Clare Line) Kure IC