A Nicely Preserved Samurai District in Chiran, Kagoshima, Japan
Chiran (知覧), a small town nestled in the Satsuma Peninsula of Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, boasts a remarkably well-preserved samurai district.
Chiran preserved samurai district with houses and gardens that date back about 250 years. Chiran's isolated location at the southern end of Kyushu has allowed the district to keep much of its historical character intact.
Chiran Gardens Website: https://chiran-bukeyashiki.com/pages/10/
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