Nagasaki Peace Park

The Nagasaki Peace Park (長崎平和公園, Nagasaki Heiwa Kōen) is a poignant and significant site located in Nagasaki, Japan. It was established to commemorate the victims of the atomic bombing on August 9, 1945, and to promote the message of peace and the abolition of nuclear weapons.

The Nagasaki Peace Park serves as a solemn reminder of the devastating effects of nuclear warfare and a call for global peace. It was built near the epicenter of the atomic bomb explosion and stands as a symbol of hope for a nuclear-free world.

The centerpiece of the park is the towering Peace Statue, created by sculptor Seibo Kitamura. The 10 meter bronze status conveys a message. The statue’s right hand points to the sky, symbolizing the threat of nuclear weapons. The left hand extends horizontally, symbolizing peace.The closed eyes represent prayers for the victims, while the muscular body embodies the strength to resist future threats to peace.

Nearby the Peace Statue, you can find the Fountain of Peace, which was built to honor the victims who died searching for water after the bombing. An inscription at the fountain includes the words of a young girl who lamented her unbearable thirst before succumbing to her injuries.

Located adjacent to the park, this marks the exact location where the atomic bomb detonated. A black monolith stands at the site, surrounded by a simple yet moving display of tiles and plaques listing the names of the victims.

Nearby, the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum offers a detailed and deeply moving account of the bombing, its aftermath, and its impact on survivors (known as hibakusha). The museum houses photographs, artifacts, and testimonies that underscore the horrors of nuclear warfare and advocate for disarmament.

The Nagasaki Peace Park, and Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum are must-see attractions in Nagasaki. Similiar to Hiroshima, Nagasaki is home to some truly powerful sights, and are known to invoke stroke emotions in visitors.

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Sun 26 Jan 2025

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Mon 27 Jan 2025

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Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum

Accessing the Nagasaki Peace Park

You can take the Nagasaki Denki (street car) No.1 from Nagasaki Station to Peace Park Station (Bound for Akasako), which is located in the middle of the three sections to the Peace Park. The Journey will take will take take about 15 Minutes on the street car from Nagasaki Station, and will cost 130JPY.

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