Nishiki Secret Base Museum
山の中の海軍の町 にしき ひみつ基地ミュージアム
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Secret tunnels leading to underground facilities lurk near the remains of a World War II-era Japanese Navy airbase.

Opened in 2015, the Nishiki Secret Base Museum is a former WWII-era Japanese Navy airbase in Nishiki, Kumamoto Prefecture. It features secret underground tunnels and above-ground exhibitions.

Why Go

📜 Explore secret WWII tunnels and above-ground exhibits.
✈️ See a life-sized replica of a Japanese training biplane.
🇯🇵 Learn about daily life, kamikaze pilots, and unique war stories.
🔍 Discover a full-size replica of a WWII-era Japanese torpedo.

Why Avoid

🚗 Car needed, not near a train station.
🗣️ Main exhibits and tours are in Japanese only (some English audio guides).
🦇 Tunnels have bats and centipedes, can be warm and humid.
⚠️ Many stairs to tunnel entrance, not wheelchair accessible.

Tips

🎧 English audio guides are available for tunnels.
🚐 Shuttle van available for those unable to use stairs to tunnels.
📍 Located a 90-minute drive south of Kumamoto.

Cost

💰 Adults ¥800 for basic tour, ¥500 extra for deluxe tour.

Hours

🕒 Contact attraction for specific opening hours.

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