JMSDF Kure Naval Base

The Kure Naval Base (Japanese: 呉基地, Hepburn: Kure Kichi), also simply known as the JMSDF Kure Naval Base, is a group of ports and land facilities of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), which are scattered in multiple districts of Kure City, Hiroshima, and where the JMSDF Kure District, etc. are located.

Kure Naval Base
呉基地
Part of JMSDF Kure District
Kure, Hiroshima in Japan
Kure Naval Base
Coordinates34°13′46″N 132°32′59″E
TypeNaval base
Site information
OwnerJapanese Maritime Self-Defense Force
Operator Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force
Websitewww.mod.go.jp/msdf/kure/
Site history
Built16 September 1953 (1953-09-16)
In use1953 (1953)
Garrison information
Occupants
  • Self Defense Fleet
  • Communications Command
  • JMSDF Kure District
  • Training Squadron
  • Mine Warfare Force
  • Fleet Submarine Force
  • Oceanography ASW Support Command
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