JMSDF Kure District Autumn Festa 2026

About this event

Held on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at the Kure Base Keisenbori Area in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture, the "Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Kure District Autumn Festa 2026" is an event with free admission and no reservations required. At the venue, you can enjoy valuable experiences such as public open-ship viewings of destroyers and submarines. Furthermore, a musical performance by the JMSDF Kure Band is planned, offering the chance to enjoy music while appreciating the Self-Defense Force's mission of protecting maritime safety. For access to the venue, a shuttle ship will operate between Takaramachi and the Kure Base Keisenbori Area, but advance application is required for its use. The event runs from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM, with gates closing at 3:30 PM. This is a special opportunity to enter the Keisenbori Area inside the base, which is normally off-limits, making it an event packed with highlights where you can experience the activities of the Self-Defense Forces firsthand.

Venue

Kure Base Keisenbori Main Gate

5 Showacho, Kure, Hiroshima 737-0027