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Minamikyushu, Kagoshima Prefecture · Museum
Chiran Peace Museum for Kamikaze Pilots
- Nearest stationKiire Station 9.9 km
- TypeMuseum
The airbase at Chiran, Minamikyūshū, on the Satsuma Peninsula of Kagoshima, Japan, served as the departure point for hundreds of Special Attack or kamikaze sorties launched in the final months of World War II. A peace museum dedicated to the pilots, the Chiran Peace Museum for Kamikaze Pilots (知覧特攻平和会館, Chiran Tokkō-Heiwa-Kaikan), now marks the site.
From the Wikipedia article “Chiran Peace Museum for Kamikaze Pilots” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Chiran Peace Museum for Kamikaze Pilots. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Minamikyushu, Kagoshima Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Kiire Station, 9.9 km (straight line) |
| Type | Museum |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 26 more photos (Commons) |
We do not list hours, fees or closing days. Check the official site before you go.
FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Chiran Peace Museum for Kamikaze Pilots?
- Kiire Station. It is 9.9 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Chiran Castle: Mizushimasea (CC BY-SA 4.0), Chiran Samurai Residences: ja:User:Sanjo (CC BY-SA 3.0), Kiyomizu Magaibutsu: Michael Gunther (CC BY-SA 4.0), Nansatsu Railway Museum: Tam0031 (CC BY-SA 3.0), Kiire no ryukyukogai sanchi: 国土地理院 (Attribution), Kagoshima Nanatsujima Solar Science Museum: Hakatanoshio117117 (CC BY-SA 3.0)
