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Chiran Kamikaze Peace Hall
Link17881 Kohri, Chiran-cho
Tel: 0993-83-2525
Hours: Daily 9:00AM–5:00PM
Admission: 500 yen (adult)
The Chiran Tokkō-Heiwa-Kaikan 知覧特攻平和会館 (Chiran Kamikaze Peace Hall) is located in Chiran in Kagoshima Prefecture. 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) Buses are available in front of Nishi-Kagoshima Station depart for Chiran with 80 minutes travel time directly to museum. In 1955, the statue of  Godess Kannon was built with donations from all over Japan. In 1974, a statue of a Kamikaze pilot was unveiled at the hall. Two replica aircraft armed with wing bombs used in a recent Japanese film were donated to the hall. One is displayed outdoors the other indoors with two ground crew figures.

Ki-84ko Frank Manufacture Number 1446
Displayed at the museum.

Ki-61-II Kai Tony Manufacture Number 5070
Displayed at the museum

A6M7 Model 62 Zero Manufacture Number 62343

Piece of wreckage with '62343' displayed at the museum

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