Port of Kure

Overview

The Port of Kure is a harbour in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture, managed by the city itself. Facing the calm Seto Inland Sea, it is designated a Major Port under the Port and Harbour Act and a Specified Port under the Act on Port Regulations. As the maritime gateway to a town ringed by sea and mountains, it works both as a starting point for travel and as an atmospheric spot in its own right.

Highlights

• ●A key Seto Inland Sea harbour designated a Major Port
• ●Its standing as a Specified Port under port regulations
• ●The town's sea gateway, managed by Kure City
• ●Harbour scenery unique to Kure, ringed by sea and mountains

History

The Port of Kure is classed as a Major Port under the Port and Harbour Act and as a Specified Port under the Act on Port Regulations, with Kure City serving as its port authority. Making the most of its open position on the Seto Inland Sea, it has long served as the area's gateway to the sea. For a fuller history and current operations of the port, please check the official information.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Head from central Kure to the port to take in the Seto Inland Sea
2. 2Watch the sea routes and vessels around the passenger terminal
3. 3Stroll along the waterfront and soak up the harbour-town air
4. 4End the day at the port as it glows amber at dusk

Did you know?

💡 This is a key harbour of the Seto Inland Sea, holding two designations at once: Major Port and Specified Port. The fact that Kure City itself acts as the port authority speaks to how closely the town and its harbour are bound together.

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