Tachiarai Peace Memorial Museum, Aviation and peace museum in Chikuzen, Japan
Description
The Tachiarai Peace Memorial Museum is an aviation and peace museum in Chikuzen that displays extensive collections of military aircraft, including a restored Type 97 Fighter plane retrieved from Hakata Bay. The building is designed as a replica of the original airplane hangar and houses aircraft alongside memorial spaces dedicated to those who perished.
History
The museum stands on the former site of Tachiarai Airport, which served as a critical military base until it was destroyed in 1945 during air raids. The facility played a key role in regional military operations before being lost during the war years.
Culture
The memorial section displays portraits and personal accounts of local residents and students who died in World War II air raids. These stories show how the war affected everyday life in the community.
Practical
The museum provides parking for 90 vehicles and accommodates up to 5 buses, making visits convenient for different groups and travelers. It is open daily from 9 AM to 5 PM, allowing flexibility in planning your visit.
Did you know?
The museum houses the sole surviving Type 97 Fighter in the world, an aircraft recovered from Hakata Bay after decades and carefully restored to its original condition. This plane is a rare testament to aviation history and demonstrates the engineering skill of the Japanese aircraft industry of that era.
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