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Chiran Peace Museum for Kamikaze Pilots
知覧特攻平和会館Kagoshima · Kyushu
A memorial museum on the former Chiran Army Airfield site — pilots' letters, photos, and a restored Zero fighter; Japan's principal WWII tokkō memorial.
- Crowd level
- Popular
- Rating
- 4.6· 10,196 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Admission
- Adult admission ¥500; audio guide +¥200.
- Website
- chiran-tokkou.jp
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
9:00–17:00Admission
- Adult admission ¥500; audio guide +¥200.
Stored weekly hours
Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
How to get there
Bus from Kagoshima-Chūō Station (~75 min) or rental car (~50 min).
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