17881 Kohri, Chiran-cho
Tel: 0993-83-2525
Daily 9 am to 5 pm
Adult: 500 yen
Also
known as Chiran Kamikaze Museum, or Special Attack Peace Hall.
Japanese name is Chiran Tokko Heiwa Kaikan. It is located across Kagoshima Bay, in Chiran. Founded
in 1975, the museum tells the stories and artifacts
of kamikaze
pilots who flew from Chiran and other bases. Each May 3rd, a
ceremony for war dead is held at the museum.
From Fukuoka's Hakata Station, take the train to Nishi-Kagoshima Station (about 3 hours 45 min) Also Buses available in front of Nishi-Kagoshima Station depart for Chiran 80 min travel time directly to museum.
Statue of Godess Kannon
Representing the ideal of pity was built with donations from all
over Japan in 1955.
Statue of Kamikaze Pilot
Unveiled in 1974