Chiran Samurai gardens & Peace Museum private tour by car

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6 to 7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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!!

What's Included

Private transportation
Lunch
Entrance fees

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

I will come to pick you up at Kagoshima port, Kagoshima airport, Kagoshima station, or your hotel as you like.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 to 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1

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

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 2

    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.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    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.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Down South

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Day Trips
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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