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Chiran Samurai District

Kagoshima · Minamikyushu · Architecture

Japanese name: 知覧武家屋敷

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Chiran Samurai District
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WHAT TO DOChiran Samurai District

Seven of its samurai gardens are designated scenic, their clipped hedges borrowing the mountain behind.

WHEREKagoshima

Nansatsu · Minamikyushu

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Seven of its samurai gardens are designated scenic, their clipped hedges borrowing the mountain behind.

About this place

Chiran (知覧町, Chiran-chō) was a town located in Kawanabe District, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. Chiran is famous for producing Japanese tea. As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 13,667 and the density of 113.71 persons per km2. The total area was 120.19 km2. On December 1, 2007, Chiran, along with the town of Ei (from Ibusuki District), and the town of Kawanabe (also from Kawanabe District), was merged to form the new city of Minamikyūshū.

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Key facts

Founded / opened:1750s Highlights / collection:Seven samurai gardens, Stone walls and hedges Genre:Architecture, Outdoor art and land art

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