Chiran

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Chiran (知覧) is in Kagoshima prefecture, part of Kyushu in Japan.

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Train

From Kagoshima, take the JR Ibusuki Makurazaki line to Hirakawa (平川) station. Then take the Kagoshima Kotsu bus to Chiran.

Car

Chiran is about one hour from Kagoshima by car.

Bus

Kagoshima Kotsu operates a bus from the Yamakataya department store in Kagoshima to Chiran.

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See

  • Chiran Special Attack Peace Museum (知覧特攻平和会館) 0993-83-2525. During World War II, Chiran was a base for kamikaze pilots and this museum displays photos and letters of the pilots. The museum was founded in 1975. Admission: adults ¥ 500, children ¥300. [1] (in Japanese)

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