Chiran Samurai gardens & Peace Museum private tour by car

5.0 (7 reviews) 6–7 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Zero 52, a Kamikaze aircraft. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Sata Tamiko's garden. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Let's visit Chiran, the peaceful southern town in Kagoshima, for the famous Samurai gardens and Peace museum!

At Samurai residence gardens, you can enjoy strolling around a variety of Japanese gardens preserved from Edo period(1600s-1800s).

At Peace museum, as known as Kamikaze pilot museum, you can learn what was happening at the end of World War 2 in Chiran. The exhibits include four Kamikaze aircrafts, letters and testaments by the pilots, as well as photographs of 1306 pilot.

On the way back to the starting point, we will make a stop at Bakken hill for the panoramic view of Mt. Kaimon and tea terraces.

Chiran is also a well-known area for its premium-quality green tea. Try the fresh brewed green tea or the famous green tea ice cream!!

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At a glance

Duration: 6–7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Down South

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–12 years) · Adults (13–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Entrance fees

Itinerary

Chiran Samurai Residence Garden

1 h 30 min Admission not included

Let's stroll around Chiran preservation district for well-preserved Samurai gardens!!
Chiran Peace Museum

1 h 30 min Admission not included

We will visit Chiran Peace Museum for learning Kamikaze pilots. The exhibits include four planes, letters and testaments by the pilots, and other artefacts, as well as photographs of 1306 pilots.
Stop 3

20 min

From the viewpoint known as “Chabakken hill” (“Cha” means tea and “Bakken” means terrace in Kagoshima dialect), you can enjoy the panoramic view of Mt. Kaimon and the tea terraces on a clear day.