Tachiarai

Tachiarai is a small town in Fukuoka Prefecture's Mii district, situated along the Chikugo River valley roughly 30 kilometers southeast of Fukuoka City. It contains residential neighborhoods with schools and shops, surrounded by agricultural areas and natural landscape.

The Imperial Japanese Army built an air base here in 1919, then added a flight training school in 1940. American forces heavily bombed and destroyed these facilities in 1945, marking a dramatic turning point for the area.

The local museum preserves restored military aircraft and documents from the air base era, serving as a place where visitors can learn about the region's wartime past.

The town is easy to reach by car and offers parking near the main attractions, especially at the peace museum. Visit on weekdays to avoid crowds and have a quieter experience walking through the town.

The village of Imamura harbored a community of hidden Christians during the Edo Period who practiced their faith in secret despite government restrictions. This clandestine religious practice lasted for generations, leaving traces of their resilience in local stories.

Location: Fukuoka Prefecture

Location: Mii district

Inception: March 31, 1955

Reference: 405035

Shares border with: Kurume, Asakura, Ogori, Chikuzen

Website: https://town.tachiarai.fukuoka.jp

GPS coordinates: 33.37236,130.62239

Latest update: December 14, 2025 02:56