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Chiran Peace Museum for Kamikaze Pilots
Best time to visit
Early morning or late afternoon are best to avoid tour buses and the heat; weekdays are quieter than weekends.
Budget tips
Admission is roughly 300-500 JPY for adults, with discounts for children and students; not usually included on national travel passes, so bring cash and combine the visit with the nearby samurai district to save on transport.
Recommended for
History buffs, Students and researchers of WWII, Reflective travelers, Cultural heritage visitors
Plan your visit
45-75 min
About
クイックファクト: Quiet galleries hold rows of portrait photos and more than 1,000 farewell letters, many penned in shaky pencil and folded into small envelopes. Flight jackets, helmets, and a battered propeller sit alongside the personal notes, so the scale of the human stories hits you more than any technical detail.
ハイライト: A low-lit room displays over 1,000 handwritten farewell letters arranged by sender age, and one envelope reveals a writer was 19, the ink faded but the signature still clear. Visitors often stand in silence while the smell of old paper and the creak of wooden floors make the portraits and tiny, folded notes feel immediately present.
Insider tips
- Wear comfortable shoes, the exhibit and garden paths require walking and standing.
- Ask the reception for an English pamphlet, many display labels are in Japanese.
- Avoid midday when tour buses arrive; early morning is calmer for reflection and photos.
- Respect the tone, keep voices low and ask before photographing personal letters or handwritten notes.
Kagoshima, Japan で無料のウォーキングツアーを予約するにはクリック
地元のツアーガイドと街を体験する最良の方法。
Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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