It is a place where you can feel the history of Japan. There are exhibits of their achievements and their wills, etc. that make us acutely aware of their feelings for their loved ones. Thanks to them, Okinawa and Japan exist today. When I saw the video about them, I could not stop crying. I think it is important for Japanese people to learn from them so that we will never repeat the same mistakes again. It is also most important to pass on such feelings to the new generation.

It's a small village that has been kept as intact as possible. You're able to go and view some houses and see the streets and wander through them. Be warned if you go anywhere summer up until September and you come from a cold country- it's suuuuuuper hot

Beautiful view. Cute design and calm environment. Locals come regularly also. Drive was excruciatingly long because the view along the way was majorly farmlands or small village houses. Nothing is opened on weekdays, the drive was not so smooth because of commercial/ construction trucks. I recommend using the Ibusuki skyline (100yen) if you’re driving a nice car.

Beautiful scenery with Kaimondake looming in the background. The House of the Seahorse is a quaint little souvenir shop with many seahorses zipping about in aquariums. There are lots of crabs scuttling on the forest floor - be careful lest you step on one. Watch out for spiders; they can be seen devouring unfortunate bees or lying in wait in their large spun webs all over the length of the walk. We tried to get to the Kamafuku Shrine but the tide came in. Remember to watch out for waves along the rocky parts of the beach.

(Translated by Google) I stopped by on my trip to Kyushu. After stopping at the Chiran Special Attack Peace Hall, I parked at the Chiran Branch of Minamikyushu City Hall and visited. Tome Torihama, who was known as the mother of suicide attacks, took care of her soldiers at the Tomiya Shokudo, which has now been restored and is now the Firefly Museum Tomiya Shokudo. Opening hours are 10:00 to 17:00, admission fee is 500 yen for adults, 300 yen for elementary and junior high school students, and it is open all year round. Inside the museum, there are exhibits of belongings belonging to the suicide bombers who did not pass inspection, and you can learn about the anecdotes of the suicide bombers and Mr. Tome. I visited after touring the Chiran Special Attack Peace Hall, so I had a good understanding of the historical background of the time, and I believe that the feelings of the special attack pilots were exactly as written in the letter, but it is difficult for us today to understand. There are some parts that are difficult. However, my feelings for my parents and family were filled with gratitude for raising me and regret that I could not be filial to them, and it hurt my heart. For the soldiers, who were around 20 years old, the Tomiya Shokudo was probably the only place they could relax during their rigorous training. When I came here, I learned that the instructor of the special attack team volunteered to go on the special attack because he couldn't let his students go alone, but he wasn't allowed. This is a sad story of a woman who threw herself and her child in fear. Even now, wars and conflicts are occurring all over the world, but nothing good has come of it, and only more and more sad feelings have arisen. When you come to Chiran, I would like you to see Tokkou Peace Hall and Hotarukan Tomiya Shokudo as a set. (Original) 九州旅行で、立ち寄りました。知覧特攻平和会館に寄ってから、南九州市役所知覧支所に駐車して伺いました。特攻の母と呼ばれた鳥濱トメさんが、隊員達をお世話した「富屋食堂」、現在はその姿を復元し、資料館「ホタル館富屋食堂」になっています。開館時間は１０：００〜１７：００、入館料は大人５００円、小中学生３００円で、年中無休です。館内には、検閲を通していない特攻隊員達の遺品等が展示してあり、特攻隊員達とトメさんの逸話を、知ることが出来ます。知覧特攻平和会館を見学してから訪れたので、当時の時代背景がよく解り、特攻隊員達の思いは、手紙に書かれていた通りだとは思いますが、現代の私達には、理解し難い部分もあります。でも、両親や家族への思いは、育ててくれた感謝と、親孝行する事が出来ない後悔で綴られいて、心が痛みました。２０歳前後の隊員達は、厳しい訓練の中で、富屋食堂が、唯一の心休まる場所だったのでしょう。ここに来て知ったことが、特攻隊の教官が、教え子達だけを行かすわけにはいかないと、自ら特攻を志願したが許可されず、それを思った妻が、私達が居たら決心が揺ぐと思い、子供と身を投げたという悲しい話です。今も世界中で、戦争・紛争が起きていますが、良い事は何一つなく、悲しい思いが増えるばかりです。知覧に来たら、特攻平和会館とホタル館富屋食堂を、セットで見て欲しいです。

20 minute walk from the nearest station. Worth the walk. You get to see some nice country side and the view at this place of the sea and Kaimondake Volcano is amazing! The house has a really good selection of Seahorses and some fish too. It was a hidden gem for sure!

(Translated by Google) The former site of the Triangle Barracks I came here after visiting the Chiran Special Attack Peace Hall, and it gave me a lot to think about, wondering how the kamikaze pilots felt and what they did here before their missions. I will live my life cherishing the future that our ancestors risked their lives to leave behind for us. Respect the past, gratitude for the present, and hope for the future. (Original) 三角兵舎の跡地 ここで出撃を控える特攻隊員達が どんな気持ちで何をして過ごしたか、 知覧特攻平和会館で見学を終えてここに来たので色々考えさせられるものがありました。 先人達が命懸けで残してくれた未来を、大切に生きようと思います。 過去に敬意を、今に感謝を、未来に希望を。

When I arrived there, it was at 3:30pm and the museum closes at 5:00pm. I was thinking it would be enough but not. As you know, the theme was to heavy and after observing the museum, I was really depressed but it was great to visit. Really. The Kamikaze pilots were in their 10s and 20s. Their smiles were very innocent in their pictures. I don't know they were brain washed or not but of course they couldn't show their true negative feelings in their letters because the letters were censored. A word "Mother" was repeated many many times in their letters. After leaving the museum, I saw some highschool students on the street. Same age group as the young pilots. I didn't want to think if the young students would be sent to a battlefield. Young people are at the mercy of older people's political decisions. Always. Not only the wartime but also now.

(Translated by Google) 2025/1 This view is the reason I fell in love with Ibusuki Mr. Kaimondake It's cool cute It pops up from everywhere cute~ (Original) 2025/1 指宿が好きになった理由がこちらの景色 開聞岳さん カッコいいし かわいい どこからもひょっこり姿を見せてくれる かわいい〜

Its roadside station and nice place for take a break and have lunch. The set meal are good.

This is a great family stay place, typical Japanese style, cozy and comfortable for a short holiday. A great way to experience Japanese culture, living and lifestyle. Tastefully furnished, from the living room, kitchen, bathrooms to the bedrooms, and suitable for all age groups. Situated in a small town, the local residents are friendly and warm, and every visitor gets noticed and welcomed. There is a convenient store nearby and access to groceries is a short drive away. We had a great time staying here, and the pleasant and friendly staff Ms. Mayuko was very patient and professional in explaining on all the facilities, amenities and showing us around the house and surrounding resources. We were extremely touched by her hospitality and willingness to assist us in making our stay extremely comfortable and welcoming. Highly recommended for a short holiday, or a short stop-over on a long drive, this is a cool and relaxing place which will allow everyone to relax and enjoy this beautiful Kagoshima prefecture.

A nice and calm place to visit.

As an Englishman, it was great something from England right here. Although not a huge selection of goods are available to buy it was interesting to see British brands in a very rural area of Chiran. We had the tea and scone special, amazing. We’ll be back again.

When I arrived there, it was at 3:30pm and the museum closes at 5:00pm. I was thinking it would be enough but not. As you know, the theme was to heavy and after observing the museum, I was really depressed but it was great to visit. Really. The Kamikaze pilots were in their 10s and 20s. Their smiles were very innocent in their pictures. I don't know they were brain washed or not but of course they couldn't show their true negative feelings in their letters because the letters were censored. A word "Mother" was repeated many many times in their letters. After leaving the museum, I saw some highschool students on the street. Same age group as the young pilots. I didn't want to think if the young students would be sent to a battlefield. Young people are at the mercy of older people's political decisions. Always. Not only the wartime but also now.

(Translated by Google) During the Pacific War, there were air force bases all over Japan. In particular, many airfields were built in the southern Kyushu area to intercept Allied forces heading north from the Philippines and Okinawa. One of them is the former Army base of Chiran. In the army, 1,417 people died in suicide attacks by aircraft, but 439 people died in sorties from this Chiran base. By the way, it is now known as Gokoku Shrine, but in ancient times it was called Shokonsha. It is a shrine whose main deity is dedicated to people who were born in that prefecture or who died in war due to their connections, and the first one was built in Shimonoseki City in 1864. This shrine in Chiran was built in 1869 to enshrine the war dead of the Boshin War, and since then, it has continued to enshrine the war dead from the Seinan War to the Pacific War. In fact, Chiran was a ``side trip'' to Yakushima's Jomon Cedar. However, when I went there, I was overwhelmed by its weight. I had planned to pull up in about an hour, but I ended up staying for almost 4 hours. Of all the exhibits, the weathered stone lanterns were particularly impressive. When I look at the name engraved on it, the words "Don't let me die" come to mind... Please come visit us at least once, especially everyone at TPJ…………. I'm sure you will feel the gratitude of peace. 2025.3.30 (Original) 太平洋戦争中は日本全国に航空隊基地がありました。特に南九州地区には、フィリピン・沖縄方面から北上する連合国軍を迎え撃つため特に多くの飛行場が作られました。その一つが旧陸軍の知覧基地です。陸軍では1,417名が航空機による特攻で亡くなりましたが、この知覧基地からは439人が出撃され亡くなっています。 ところで現在は護国神社として知られていますが、古くは招魂社という名称の神社でした。その道府県の出身者や縁故の戦死者を主祭神とする神社で、1864年に最初のものが下関市に作られました。知覧のこの神社は戊辰戦争の戦没者を祀るために1869年に建立され、その後西南戦争から太平洋戦争までの戦没者を合祀し現在に至ります。 実は知覧は屋久島の縄文杉に行った「ついで」だったのです。しかし行ってみてその重さに圧倒されました。１時間くらいで早々に引き上げるつもりだったのですが、４時間近くも居てしまったのです。 展示物もさる事ながら、特に風化した石灯籠群が圧巻でした。それに刻まれたお名前を見ていると「君死にたまふことなかれ」そんな言葉が浮かんでくるのです………… 一度はお越しください、特にTPJの皆様は是非………….。 きっと平和の有難さが身に沁みます。 2025.3.30

(Translated by Google) From the top of the mountain, you can see a panoramic view of Mt. Kaimen, the East China Sea, and the tea fields of Eiwa. It seems like there was nothing there in the past, but there was a promenade and it was relatively easy to climb up! (However, I was out of breath after climbing all the way from the parking lot to the observation deck.) If you go from summer to autumn, you can see the beautiful Milky Way. There is almost no light at night, so a light or lantern is essential. We also met a wild boar on the way to the top of the mountain at night. There is a well-maintained promenade from the parking lot to the top of the mountain, but please be careful as the grass on the road leading up to the parking lot is rough and the road is narrow in some places. (Original) 山頂からは開門岳や東シナ海、頴娃のお茶畑が一望できます。昔は何もなかったみたいですが、遊歩道が整備されていて比較的上りやすかったです！(とはいっても駐車場→展望台まで一気に登ったら息が切れました笑) 夏〜秋に行くと綺麗な天の川が見えました。夜はほとんど明かりがないのでライトかランタンは必須です。夜山頂まで登る途中イノシシにも会いました。 駐車場〜山頂の遊歩道は整備されていますが、駐車場までの通りは草がボーボーだったり道幅が狭いところもあるので注意が必要です。