Airport • 201-9 字西牧 喜界町中里 Oshima District, Kagoshima 891-6203, Japan
Kikai Airport is the aerial gateway to a small remote island in Kagoshima Prefecture. The propeller plane landing on the small runway seems to carry the unchanged atmosphere of the island at all times. Upon landing at the airport, you will be greeted by warm islanders and a tropical scene.
Kikai Airport was a base for special attack aircraft during World War II. Even today, 'Tenningiku' flowers, in remembrance of the war dead, bloom around the airport. The airport still retains the remnants of a sad history in this era of peace.
Stepping onto Kikai Island, you will encounter bright white sandy beaches and crystal-clear blue seas. A short trip around the island for just a few hours will introduce you to the untouched natural beauty far from everyday life, which is the charm of Kikai Island. With Kikai Airport, the gateway to this paradise is always open.
As you step off at Kikai Airport, a leisurely island time begins to flow. By touching the traditional cultural life left on the island and interacting with gentle islanders, you will be released from the stress of daily life. The time spent here should be a refreshing and healing moment for both the mind and body.
Kikai Airport may be small, but it is filled with numerous charms as the gateway to a remote island. Stepping onto the island, you will discover a different world. Why not embark on a journey to Kikai Airport and catch a glimpse of a distant paradise?