Underground facilities in the former Kure Naval Base

The underground facilities extend through multiple levels beneath Kure city, containing corridors and chambers designed for naval operations and personnel protection.

The Japanese Imperial Navy constructed these underground structures in April 1945 during World War II as part of their defense strategy against Allied forces.

The Japan Society of Civil Engineers recognizes these underground facilities as civil engineering heritage sites, reflecting wartime construction techniques.

The underground complex, located at coordinates 34.236917, 132.559472, requires advance arrangements through local tourism offices for guided exploration.

The tunnel network includes specialized chambers that stored military equipment and served as command centers during naval operations in the Pacific War.

Location: Kure

Inception: April 1945

GPS coordinates: 34.23692,132.55947

Latest update: March 11, 2025 03:59