Former Kamegakubi Naval Proving Ground, Military testing facility in Kurahashi Island, Kure, Japan.
The naval proving ground extends along the coastline of Kurahashi Island, featuring concrete structures and testing platforms oriented toward the Aki Sea.
The Japanese Imperial Navy established this artillery testing site in 1900 to evaluate naval weapons and ammunition for the Kure Naval Arsenal.
The former naval proving ground represents the technological advancement period of Japanese maritime forces during the early twentieth century.
Visitors can reach the former military installation by taking a ferry from Kure Port to Kurahashi Island and following the coastal path.
The testing range contained specialized measurement equipment to calculate projectile trajectories and evaluate ammunition performance over water.
Location: Kure
Inception: 1900
GPS coordinates: 34.10975,132.58744
Latest update: March 3, 2025 07:12
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