17881 Kori, Chiran-cho, Minamikyushu City, Kagoshima Prefecture
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Cost per person
¥500
The Chiran Peace Museum for Kamikaze Pilots, located in Minamikyushu, Kagoshima, offers a poignant look into the history of the special attack operations during the final stages of the Pacific War. Situated on the site of a former army airfield, the museum displays artifacts, letters, and aircraft related to the young pilots who flew from Chiran. Visitors can reflect on the themes of peace and the value of life through exhibits that include a Zero fighter plane and personal effects of the pilots. Allow at least a few hours to fully absorb the exhibits and consider the historical significance. Open to the public with an admission fee, it's accessible by bus from Kagoshima Central Station.