About Japanese Bunkers
The Japanese Bunkers on Corbyn's Cove Road in Sri Vijaya Puram are World War II-era concrete coastal defence structures built during the Japanese occupation of the Andaman Islands from 1942 to 1945. Located near Corbyn's Cove Beach, about 7 km from the city centre, the bunkers are preserved as a historic attraction offering insight into wartime military architecture and coastal surveillance history.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect to see small, concrete pillbox-style bunkers positioned along the coastal road near Corbyn's Cove Beach. The structures are open-air, weathered, and set amid palm trees with views of the coastline. The site is compact and explored on foot from the roadside, with opportunities to view the exterior and interior of the bunkers, take photographs, and read the historical context of the World War II period.
Key highlights
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World War II-era Japanese concrete bunkers preserved near Corbyn's Cove
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Coastal location on Corbyn's Cove Road with sea views
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Example of wartime military architecture and coastal defence design
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Close proximity to Corbyn's Cove Beach for combined visit
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Photography and short historical sightseeing stop