Chiran Peace Museum for Kamikaze Pilots
知覧特攻平和会館
A museum dedicated to Kamikaze pilots, offering a poignant look into their personal stories.
What it is
- A history museum in Minamikyushu, Kagoshima Prefecture.
- Exhibits materials related to Imperial Japanese Army Air Force special attacks.
- Established in 1975 as the Chiran Special Attack Museum.
- Current museum built in 1987, part of Chiran Peace Park.
What to see
- Artifacts from the Chiran Special Attack Base.
- 14,000 items, including wills, photos, and personal effects.
- Actual Zero Fighter Type 52 aircraft.
- Actual Type 4 Fighter 'Hayate' aircraft.
- Replica Type 1 Fighter 'Hayabusa' aircraft.
- Replica Special Attack Boat 'Shinyo'.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
鹿児島県南九州市知覧町郡17881番地 Open in Google Maps
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