Japanese Cemetery
326 Votes Currently Open- Address: Broome WA 6725, Australia Map
- Timings: 08:00 am - 06:00 pm Details
- Tags: Cemetery, Family And Kids
Broome is home to the South Sea Pearl, the finest ever in the whole world. It was this pursuit of pearls that led to the formation of the Japanese Cemetery. The largest Japanese cemetery in Australia, around a 1000 Japanese divers, who lost their lives at sea are buried here to honor their significant contribution to the pearling industry. A large stone obelisk lists all those who were a victim of the cyclones 1908 and 1935 whilst at sea.
Japanese Cemetery Travel Tips
- Right next to the Japanese Cemetery lies the Chinese Cemetery which is definitely worth a visit.
How to Reach Japanese Cemetery
- Bus No 8
- Bus No 38
- Cafe D'Amore (Italian food served)
- Sunset Bar and Grill
- Zanders (breakfast/brunch recommended)
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- Japanese Cemetery Address: Broome WA 6725, Australia
- Japanese Cemetery Timing: 08:00 am - 06:00 pm
- Best time to visit Japanese Cemetery(preferred time): 11:00 am - 01:00 pm
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5.7/10
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56.99% of people who visit Broome include Japanese Cemetery in their plan
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326 Times
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09 AM - 10 AM
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41.46% of people start their Japanese Cemetery visit around 09 AM - 10 AM
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30 Minutes
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People usually take around 30 Minutes to see Japanese Cemetery
75% of people prefer to travel by car while visiting Japanese Cemetery
People normally club together Horizontal Falls With Seaplane Adventures and Sacred Heart Church while planning their visit to Japanese Cemetery.