Light of prayer and peace

Nagasaki and the church are inseparable. Nagasaki is home to the World Heritage Site ``Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki and Amakusa Region'' and has a large Catholic population, so its solemnly lit churches and Western-style buildings look great. Why not enjoy a “light experience” where you can enjoy a relaxing time of prayer and peace?

Oura Cathedral & Glover Garden

Oura Cathedral is beautifully illuminated at night. The figure that stands out against the white wall and the shadows created by the light create a more emotional atmosphere. The nearby Glover Garden is also open at night depending on the season, and the Western-style building is bathed in light. Both have been selected as ``Light-up Night View Heritage Sites'' in the ``Night View Heritage Sites of Japan,'' and the winter illuminations are especially recommended.

Oura Cathedral
5-3 Minamiyamatecho, Nagasaki City
5 minutes walk from the tram "Oura Cathedral" stop 

Glover Garden
8-1 Minamiyamatecho, Nagasaki City
8 minutes walk from the tram "Oura Cathedral" stop 
 

St. Philip's Church (Nishizaka Church) & Nakamachi Church

The Basilica of St. Philip (Nishizaka Church), a well-known Christian building by architect Kenji Imai, and the reliefs of the 6 Saints Martyrdom Monument by sculptor Yasutake Funakoshi are also illuminated at night. . When the Hill of Martyrdom is enveloped in light, I feel a message that cannot be expressed in words. Be sure to also visit Nakamachi Church, which is about a 2.5-minute walk from St. Philip's Church. Nakamachi Church, located approximately XNUMX km from the center of the atomic bombing, was rebuilt with its outer walls and steeple still intact despite being affected by the atomic bomb. The spire, illuminated in purple, is a symbol of the strength of Nagasaki.

St. Philip's Church (Nishizaka Church)
7-8 Nishizakacho, Nagasaki City
JR7 minute walk from Nagasaki Station 

Nakamachi Church
1-13 Nakamachi, Nagasaki City
JR6 minute walk from Nagasaki Station 

Photo courtesy:ⒸNagasaki blog! 

Urakami Cathedral

Urakami is a place where Hidden Christians once established their faith. The former Urakami Cathedral was built on this land. On August 1945, 8, the city was destroyed by an atomic bomb that exploded 9 meters above the ground, leaving only a small part of the city to be destroyed.The sad history of the city was compounded by the tragedy of the persecuted Christian martyrs. Today, the church, rebuilt in the same Romanesque style, is lit up at night as a ``requiem light''.
The remains of the former Urakami Cathedral, which survived the blast of the atomic bomb, have been relocated in Peace Park next to the atomic bomb drop center monument, and are also illuminated, so be sure to check them out as well. please look.

1-79 Motocho, Nagasaki City
1 minute walk from Nagasaki Bus "Urakami Tenshudo-mae" bus stop 
 

A light loved by citizens that connects tradition and the town

Nagasaki is home to Japanese, Chinese, and Dutch culture, and Japanese culture is firmly engraved along with Western and Chinese culture. Shrines and temples are symbolic of this. Nagasaki Kunchi is held as a major autumn festival, and many shrines and temples in the city decorate Nagasaki's nights, including Suwa Shrine, which is affectionately known as "Osuwa-san" by citizens. Please experience Nagasaki's "Japanese tradition" that is familiar to the locals and feel the bonds with them through the light.
 

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Osuwa-san, the guardian deity of Nagasaki. It is a spot visited by local residents and tourists throughout the year, not just during the lively Nagasaki Kunchi season. The sight of the torii gate at the first entrance to the approach lit up is spectacular. If you're lucky from summer to fall, you might be able to see Nagasaki Kunchi's Odorimachi practicing.

18-15 Kaminishiyamacho, Nagasaki City
5 minutes walk from the tram “Suwa Shrine” stop 

Photo courtesy:ⒸLighting Planners Associates 

Yasaka Shrine

Yasaka Shrine is also famous for the Gion Festival, which has been held every summer for about 390 years, and is beautifully illuminated at night. The Kiyomizu Temple next door will also be lit up, so be sure to check it out as well. The sight of each Sanmon gate and torii gate illuminated by light is also spectacular.

8-53 Kajiyamachi, Nagasaki City
3 minutes walk from the tram “Sofukuji” stop 
 

Wakamiya Inari Shrine

Wakamiya Inari Shrine has a deep history and was founded in the Edo period. Takengei, an intangible folk cultural property, is dedicated at the annual autumn festival and is loved by many citizens. The street lights from Teramachi Street to Ryoma Street are connected with warm lighting, making it safe to walk at night.

2-10-2 Irabayashi, Nagasaki City
10 minutes walk from the tram “Shindaikucho” stop

A light where glamor and life coexist

Nagasaki City, where Chinese culture is deeply rooted, is dotted with spots that are lit up at night, such as the ruins of a Chinese mansion and the China Gate in Shinchi Chinatown. During the Lantern Festival, which is held during the Spring Festival to celebrate the Chinese New Year, the entire city is bathed in light. It appears in the night town.
 

Ruins of a Chinese mansion Dojindo
At the same time as the Dutch were living on Dejima during the isolation period, Chinese people staying in Nagasaki were living in the area where the Tojin mansions remained. The stone temple of the earth god, ``Tsuchin-do'', which was built according to the wishes of the Chinese people, is also illuminated at night. The current Doshin-do Hall was restored in 1977, but it still gives you a sense of its eternal history.

16-17 Tateuchicho, Nagasaki City
8 minutes walk from the tram "Shinchi Chinatown" stop

Minato Park Chinese Gate

"Chukamon" stands in Minato Park, the main venue for the Lantern Festival. It has a strong presence during events where many lantern objects are displayed. We recommend that you invite a professional engineer from China and compare the authentic "China Gate", which was built in the classical Chinese architectural style using Chinese granite, Taihu stone, etc., with the one in Shinchi Chinatown. .

7 Shinchicho, Nagasaki City
4 minutes walk from the tram "Shinchi Chinatown" stop 
 

Light of peace prayer

In Nagasaki, which was the second most atomic bombed city after Hiroshima, the Peace Park area is dotted with buildings that symbolize prayers for peace and the remains of the atomic bomb that still convey the damage that occurred at the time. The illumination of the ``Peace Statue'', which is a representative symbol of peace in Nagasaki, is an important light that reflects the desire for peace.

Peace Park (Peace Statue & Peace Fountain)

The Peace Park area is lit up so that visitors can send their prayers even at night. Under the concept of ``light that wishes for peace,'' it illuminates the Peace Statue and the Peace Fountain. The path of gentle light that extends from the plaza towards the Peace Statue is filled with prayers for peace. LEDs are also installed around the Atomic Bomb Center Monument and the Atomic Bomb Museum, and the entire area is bathed in light.

Photo courtesy:ⒸLighting Planners Associates