~Nagasaki of Prayer~ Peace Park and Atomic Bomb Museum Half-day Course
Nagasaki, with its exotic streets and exquisite gourmet food, is also a place that makes you think about peace and the atomic bomb.
Here we will introduce a half-day course that will take you through the Urakami area and visit places such as Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Museum. Would you like to learn about the history of war once again and feel the preciousness of peace?
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- Required Time
- Half a day on the go
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- transportation
- walking, tram
START
Nagasaki Station (tram stop)
About 10 minutes by tram, get off at "Heiwa Koen" tram stop, then about 5 minutes on foot
Peace park
A space of prayer for the repose of the souls of the atomic bomb victims and for lasting peace.
The Peace Park, located on a small hill on the north side of the park where the atomic bomb fell, was created as a vow to never repeat a tragic war and a wish for world peace.
Inside the park are Nagasaki's symbol of peace, the Peace Statue, the Wishing Zone, which is home to the Peace Fountain, which was built with the wish for lasting world peace and the abolition of nuclear weapons, and the Learning Zone, which is home to the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum. '', and many people visit from Japan and abroad. It is a spot where you can feel the preciousness of peace as time passes slowly.
Address | Matsuyama-cho, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture 852-8118 | |
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Phone | 095-829-1162(Nagasaki City Civil Engineering Department, Civil Engineering General Affairs Division) |
About 10 minutes on foot
Urakami Church
A church built by Urakami believers who overcame repeated hardships
Urakami Church (Urakami Cathedral) is located in the Urakami district, one of Nagasaki's sacred places for Christians, and was planned to be built by believers who gained freedom after the ban on suppressing Christians was lifted.
After overcoming financial difficulties, it was dedicated in 1914 as the largest brick Romanesque cathedral in the East. The building was destroyed when the atomic bomb was dropped, but it has since been rebuilt and is now restored to its original brick tile appearance.
The atomic bomb remains of the former Urakami Cathedral remain within the grounds, and the other Angelus bell, which withstood the blast of the atomic bomb, is a must-see.
Address | 852-8112 Motocho, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture 1-79 | |
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Phone | 095-844-1777 | |
Opening hours | [Preview hours] 9:00-17:00 | |
Days Off | Open all year round | |
Prices | Admission is free (*Please donate to the donation box.) |
About 15 minutes on foot
Atomic bomb drop center
Ground zero, the origin of sadness
Currently, a black granite monument has been erected at that location to mark the center of the fall.
The geological formations from the time of the atomic bombing still remain in the park, and in addition to tiles and bricks from houses destroyed by the atomic bomb, there are still large amounts of buried glass that was burnt and melted by the heat of about 3,000 degrees.
The blast wave of the atomic bomb caused most of the trees around the hypocenter to fall down and burn down, leading to the ``70-year barren theory'' that no plants would grow for 70 years. Plants gradually began to sprout. Today, it is completely surrounded by greenery, and when you think of the devastation it once faced, you can feel its strong vitality and the indomitable spirit of its recovery.
Cherry blossom trees are planted around the park, and the cherry blossoms are in full bloom in the spring. It is a popular place for residents to relax and enjoy a changing atmosphere throughout the year.
Address | Matsuyama-cho, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture 852-8118 | |
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Phone | 095-822-8888(Nagasaki City Call Center Hydrangea Call) |
About 5 minutes on foot
Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum
“Making Nagasaki the last atomic bombing site” conveys the threat of the atomic bomb and the preciousness of peace, and sends a message of lasting peace to the world
This museum provides easy-to-understand explanations of the devastation caused by the atomic bombing, the process that led to the dropping of the atomic bomb, the recovery of Nagasaki from the time of the atomic bombing to the present, and the history of nuclear weapons development through story-telling exhibits. We are sending out messages of peace to achieve this.
Comparing the landscape photos of Nagasaki immediately after the atomic bombing and now, we can clearly see the city's remarkable recovery and the strength of its citizens.
The current world situation is such that it cannot be said that atomic bombs and wars were a thing of the distant past. You will have a meaningful time confronting each exhibit head-on, taking in the ``tragic history'' and thinking about true peace.
In addition to reading books related to the atomic bomb and peace, there is also a library with a video corner.
Peace Café, a coffee shop in the building, has a full menu of drinks, snacks, and sweets, so you can relax after your tour.
Address | 852-8117 Hiranocho, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture 7-8 | |
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Phone | 095-844-1231 | |
Opening hours | 8:30-17:30 [January-April, September-December] 8:30-18:30 [May-August] 8:30-20:00 [August 8th-7th] *Admission is allowed until 30 minutes before closing time. *Library/hall hours are different from the above. Please contact us for details. |
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Days Off | 12/29-12/31 *Library/hall is open from December 12th to January 29rd. |
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Prices | Fee * Adult: 200yen Elementary, junior high, and high school students: 100 yen *Group (15 people or more) charges apply *Various reduction/exemption systems are available, please check the official website for details. |
About 20 minutes on foot
A-bombed camphor tree
A large camphor tree that withstood the atomic bomb damage and is still strong and full of vitality.
A large camphor tree that has its roots firmly planted at the entrance to Sanno Shrine, surrounded by various trees. The lush green leaves and powerfully growing trunk are impressive.
The trunk of this large camphor tree was cracked by the atomic bomb, its branches and leaves were blown away, and it was burned by the heat rays, so it was on the verge of withering at one point. However, after that, the tree miraculously sprouted new buds and gradually regained its strength and revived, giving courage to the A-bomb survivors who were heading towards reconstruction from the burnt-out ruins. It is popular as a symbol of peace and rebirth, and is now designated as a natural monument of Nagasaki City.
Address | 852-8102-2 Sakamoto, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture 6-56 | |
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Phone | 095-844-1415(Sanno Shrine) | |
Opening hours | Telephone reception 10:00-15:00 |
About 3 minutes on foot
One-pillar torii gate (Sanno Shrine)
Valuable atomic bomb remains that clearly convey the threat of the atomic bomb
Sanno Shrine, located along the old Urakami Highway that leads to the site of the martyrdom of Japan's 800 Saints, is located on a hill about 1945 meters southeast of the hypocenter, and was damaged by the atomic bombing in August 8. The shrine building collapsed without a trace, but it was rebuilt in 1950 and still stands today.
On the approach to Sanno Shrine, there is a torii gate that is affectionately known as the one-pillar torii gate. There were originally four torii gates, but two of them collapsed due to the intense blast. One of the remaining torii gates was removed after the war due to a traffic accident, so today only the one-poster torii gate, with only the right half of the pillar remaining, remains as it was at the time. The left half of the building, which was blown away during the bombing, is preserved on a nearby road and can be seen. It stands quietly in a residential area overlooking the city, and continues to tell the story of the tragedy of the atomic bomb.
Address | 852-8102-2 Sakamoto, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture 6-56 | |
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Phone | 095-844-1415(Sanno Shrine) | |
Opening hours | Telephone reception 10:00-15:00 |
About 10 minutes on foot
Urakami Station (tram stop)
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