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Samurai Houses and Gardens

The Chiran Samurai Residence Gardens, often called the "Little Kyoto of Kyushu," are a National Important Preservation District. The area features seven beautifully maintained gardens—six dry landscape gardens and one circular stroll garden. These grounds are a masterpiece of Edo-period defensive urban planning, featuring narrow streets with distinct "crank" corners and imposing stone walls originally built to impede enemy advancement. Walking through this district offers a unique, tangible connection to the lives and architectural ingenuity of samurai families from centuries past.

The Chiran Peace Museum for Kamikaze Pilots

The Chiran Peace Museum for Kamikaze Pilots serves as a somber monument located at the site of a former WWII army base. It is a place of deep reflection, dedicated to honoring the lives of over 400 young soldiers who departed on "Special Attack" missions. The museum houses a moving collection of photographs, salvaged remnants of a Zero fighter, and heartfelt final letters written to families. These intimate exhibits provide a sobering look at history, urging visitors to contemplate the tragedy of war and the necessity of peace.

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Visit Tea Terrace

We will visit a tea farmer specializing in single-origin Japanese tea and stroll through the tea fields. Afterward, you will enjoy tasting and comparing three types of tea. Depending on the farmer's circumstances, I may suggest an alternative tea experience plan.

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