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Beyond Hiroshima: An Untold World War II Story of Kaiten
Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan
$96.27
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
The Kaiten: An Untold World War II Story tour reveals the historical significance of Ozushima, shaped by its wartime past. This immersive experience is led by a local university student dedicated to preserving the island's unique legacy.
- 🚢 A scenic ferry ride from Tokuyama Station takes you to Ozushima, just 30 minutes from Hiroshima.
- 🏛️ Visit the Kaiten Memorial Museum, where you’ll find personal letters, military documents, and photographs detailing the history of Kaiten human torpedoes.
- 🗣️ Enjoy an English-guided tour that reveals not just military history but also the human stories behind the Kaiten program.
- 🌅 Explore the remnants of the former Kaiten training base, including tunnels and coastal facilities, immersing yourself in the island's rich history.
- 🍽️ Savor lunch at Hinata, a charming island café offering dishes made with local ingredients, including curry and craft beer.
- 👥 Engage with local residents and hear stories that connect Ozushima’s wartime past with its present-day community life.
- 🎨 Learn about a renowned spatial design duo committed to revitalizing the island during your visit.
- 📜 Experience a traditional “kamishibai” storytelling session led by local resident Chieko Matsumoto, adding a personal touch to your historical journey.
- 🚌 Public transportation options are available nearby for easy access to and from the tour starting point.
- 🔄 Your package includes round-trip ferry tickets from Tokuyama to Ozushima, which will be purchased on-site.
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Beyond Hiroshima: An Untold World War II Story of Kaiten
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 7 hours 20 minutes
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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- Lunch made with local ingredients will be served at Hinata, a charming island cafe operated by Rai no Shima
- Admission fee to the Kaiten Memorial Museum
- English guided tour
- Insurance
- Ferry ticket from Tokuyama to Ozushima (round-trip). We will purchase it on-site.
Meeting point
JR Tokuyama Station south exit (Shinkansen Ticket Gate),
2-28, Miyukidori, Shunan, Yamaguchi, 7450034
Your guide will be holding a sign with the experience name.
Note: the pin on the map appears on the opposite side of the station. The correct meeting point is at the south exit.
Return details
JR Tokuyama Station south exit (Shinkansen Ticket Gate),
2-28, Miyukidori, Shunan, Yamaguchi, 7450034
Your guide will be holding a sign with the experience name.
Note: the pin on the map appears on the opposite side of the station. The correct meeting point is at the south exit.
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Kaiten MuseumVisit the Kaiten Memorial Museum, which explains how Kaiten human torpedoes were developed and used in the final stage of World War II. The museum features farewell letters from young men to their families, along with military documents, photographs, and other historical materials. With English-language guidance, guests can explore not only the military history, but also the human stories behind it.
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Otsu-shimaBeyond the Kaiten Memorial Museum, this tour explores Ozushima, shown here as Otsu-shima, as a living island where wartime memory and present-day community life stand side by side. Guests visit remaining traces of the former Kaiten training base, including tunnels and coastal facilities, and learn how the island became one of the most important sites connected to Kaiten human torpedoes in the final stage of World War II. The experience also introduces Ozushima today, with lunch at a local island diner featuring island-grown ingredients, including curry and craft beer. Over lunch, you’ll learn about local creators who are working to preserve Ozushima’s history while helping shape its future. The tour also includes a traditional kamishibai storytelling performance, connecting the island’s wartime past with its quiet life today.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Beyond Hiroshima: An Untold World War II Story of Kaiten
Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan
$96.27
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!