Shidenkai Museum

The Shidenkai Museum is an exhibition hall in Ainan that displays a well-preserved warplane from the Second World War period. The collection includes the original aircraft along with related objects that give visitors insight into Japanese aviation technology from that era.

The displayed aircraft saw combat action toward the end of the war and eventually crashed into the sea. Decades later it was recovered from the water and brought to the museum, where it remains preserved today.

The museum honors the craftsmanship of Japanese aircraft builders and shows how this machine represented technical achievement of its era. The place tells visitors about the people who dedicated their skills to aviation and why such objects matter for understanding the society of that time.

The museum is located within a park and is easy to reach on foot, with ample parking nearby. Visitors should expect variable weather and bring appropriate clothing.

The aircraft bears visible traces from its long time in seawater, with corrosion and deposits that show how the ocean preserved it. These marks are part of the object's story and make it particularly engaging for visitors.

Location: Ainan

Address: 愛媛県南宇和郡愛南町御荘平城5688

Website: https://town.ainan.ehime.jp/kanko/sightseeing/asobu/shidenkai-tenjikan.html

GPS coordinates: 32.95017,132.54903

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:49