Nagasaki Peace Park
Nagasaki Peace Park
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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The magnificent Nagasaki Peace Statue is one of many dramatic statues and sculptures at this park reminding visitors of the nuclear catastrophe and the need for world peace.
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- Sue SKingston, Canada379 contributionsA place of hopeAfter visiting Hiroshima the week before, this peace park had a different feeling, primarily focusing on a future of peace, rather than focusing on preservation of buildings. This park was a place for serious reflection and provided hope. Although the peace statue was the center piece of the park, there were numerous statues donated by other countries. When we visited, there were lots of school groups and tourist groups. A beautiful fountain complemented the floral designs surrounding the statues. There isn't much shade in the park, so bring a hat and water.Visited October 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 19 October 2023
- Martina1888Inverness, United Kingdom506 contributionsPeace ParkThere are a lot of different statues and monuments in the park, many donated by other countries. I recommend that you set enough time aside, so that you can walk through the park slowly and take it all in. It can get a bit crowded with tourists and school children.Visited November 2023Travelled soloWritten 18 November 2023
- annette mNewcastle, Australia187 contributionsRespectful and a place for reflectionOK, not as grand as Hiroshima, but worth a visit just to reflect. It is free entry making it a must do when you are near the Museum. For us, we saw a local resident place flowers on the site and reflect, hence it seems to be part of the Japanese psyche. It was very peaceful there and well supported by the rest of the world through statues. It is a place to wind down and be respectful after seeing the horrific hurt to the people and the wonderment that something so horrible had to happen to end the war.Visited November 2023Travelled with familyWritten 30 March 2024
- Stu2247Solihull, United Kingdom845 contributionsA place of reflection and hope.The peace park is easy to get to and is free. There are a number of memorials from other countries. I think this park is slightly larger than the one in Hiroshima. Can get quite crowded with tours but plenty to see and contemplate. Worth visiting.Visited March 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 1 April 2024
- Dick ZBangkok, Thailand3,821 contributionsA place for reflectionThis is a place where in this crazy world you can let your thoughts go about what is happening there. There are some nice statues, a fountain and the place breathes peace. Actually just a park, but with the heavily burdened and horrible past everything comes with a different perspective.Visited May 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 13 May 2024
- Global-VillagerrDenver, Colorado360 contributionsBeautiful Park Enhanced by Global Cities’ GoodwillVisited here as part of a full day exploring Nagasaki sites. The peace park is adjacent to the bomb museum, and an easy walk between the two. The addition of monuments contributed by sister cities around the world adds to the significance of the park. Worth seeing as part of the broader view of Nagasaki.Visited May 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 14 May 2024
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Russell C
Geelong, Australia120 contributions
Mar 2020 • Solo
The park has an array of statues and other monuments depicting the tragedy of the day an atomic weapon was used against human beings and yet it brings hope that that day will be the last day such a thing is done. The park has a wonderfully serene and haunting atmosphere. A place of contemplation.
Written 20 March 2020
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Martina1888
Inverness, UK506 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
There are a lot of different statues and monuments in the park, many donated by other countries. I recommend that you set enough time aside, so that you can walk through the park slowly and take it all in. It can get a bit crowded with tourists and school children.
Written 18 November 2023
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Sue S
Kingston, Canada379 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
After visiting Hiroshima the week before, this peace park had a different feeling, primarily focusing on a future of peace, rather than focusing on preservation of buildings. This park was a place for serious reflection and provided hope. Although the peace statue was the center piece of the park, there were numerous statues donated by other countries. When we visited, there were lots of school groups and tourist groups. A beautiful fountain complemented the floral designs surrounding the statues. There isn't much shade in the park, so bring a hat and water.
Written 20 October 2023
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ANParish
Busan, South Korea1,019 contributions
Jan 2023
After the heaviness that sets in after you visit the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb museum, this beautiful place provides some hope for the future. Besides the rather awkward-looking blue Peace Statue, there are about 20 others in addition to a graceful fountain, many of which are more moving.
The park looked a little unkempt when we were there, with some statues or structures that seemed like they needed a little maintenance, but that might have been because we were there in the dead of winter, when many places look that way. It's still definitely worth a visit no matter the time of year, though!
The park looked a little unkempt when we were there, with some statues or structures that seemed like they needed a little maintenance, but that might have been because we were there in the dead of winter, when many places look that way. It's still definitely worth a visit no matter the time of year, though!
Written 31 January 2023
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Agnee
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia2 contributions
Oct 2022
The park is located in Nagasaki, Japan. It was built to commemorate the atomic bombing of Nagasaki during World War II on 9 August 1945. There is an Atomic Bomb Museum close to the park. Admission to the park is free. You could engage a guide for a fee if you wish. What affected me most was imagining the horror and nightmare the locals would have faced on that dreaded day as the explosion consumed them.
Written 12 January 2023
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wang2383
Longjing, Taichung70,748 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
Peace Park is located on a small hill in Matsumoto, Nagasaki. At 11:2 on August 9, 1945, an atomic bomb fell here. Peace Park, completed in 1951, was built to pray for the rest of the victims’ souls and for the lasting peace of the world.
The 18.5-acre park features a statue of peace, a fountain of peace, and central landmarks for atomic bomb dropping. The Peace Prayer Statue is 9.7 meters tall. The right hand of the sky represents the threat of the atomic bomb, while the left hand stands for peace. Every year, a peace memorial ceremony is held as before. Pray about the "Fountain of Peace" with a diameter of 18 meters in front. The beautiful water column erupting from the fountain symbolizes the wings of pigeons and goats, dedicated to the victims who are exposed to the hot winds, filled with the bitter lack of water. The atomic bomb exploded 500 meters above the central landmark. A black backstone stands at the location shown by the landmark pillar in the center of the fall, alongside the remains of the Old Pu Cathedral. Burned in the ashes of the explosion of the atomic bomb, the area is now a recreation square filled with natural greenery, which also conveys the preciousness of peace.
The 18.5-acre park features a statue of peace, a fountain of peace, and central landmarks for atomic bomb dropping. The Peace Prayer Statue is 9.7 meters tall. The right hand of the sky represents the threat of the atomic bomb, while the left hand stands for peace. Every year, a peace memorial ceremony is held as before. Pray about the "Fountain of Peace" with a diameter of 18 meters in front. The beautiful water column erupting from the fountain symbolizes the wings of pigeons and goats, dedicated to the victims who are exposed to the hot winds, filled with the bitter lack of water. The atomic bomb exploded 500 meters above the central landmark. A black backstone stands at the location shown by the landmark pillar in the center of the fall, alongside the remains of the Old Pu Cathedral. Burned in the ashes of the explosion of the atomic bomb, the area is now a recreation square filled with natural greenery, which also conveys the preciousness of peace.
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Written 15 October 2024
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marines26
千葉409 contributions
Dec 2023 • Solo
There were lots of white nuts on the dead trees. It was really pretty when you looked at them up close. Some of the branches had red leaves, and I was pleased with the scenery that can only be seen at this time of year. I took pictures with a telephoto lens at a spot overlooking Urakami Cathedral, but I gave up going there this time because it seemed a bit far away (I've been there before).
Written 28 December 2023
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Daniel H
Bailey, CO21 contributions
Feb 2021
I spent 8 days in Nagasaki several years ago.
Nagasaki Peace Park is beautiful but sobering. I have been a couple of times and took a thousand poaper cranes I had made. I can't wait to get back to Japan ... well, I guess I will have to wait!
My friend Chad Dupont who lives and works in Omura has had a weekly VLOG, Discovering Nagasaki from a Local, on various topics and venues near Nagasaki and Omura. Episode 4 which includes Nagasaki Peace Park is well worth checking out.
Thanks!
Nagasaki Peace Park is beautiful but sobering. I have been a couple of times and took a thousand poaper cranes I had made. I can't wait to get back to Japan ... well, I guess I will have to wait!
My friend Chad Dupont who lives and works in Omura has had a weekly VLOG, Discovering Nagasaki from a Local, on various topics and venues near Nagasaki and Omura. Episode 4 which includes Nagasaki Peace Park is well worth checking out.
Thanks!
Written 14 January 2022
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annette m
Newcastle, Australia187 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
OK, not as grand as Hiroshima, but worth a visit just to reflect. It is free entry making it a must do when you are near the Museum. For us, we saw a local resident place flowers on the site and reflect, hence it seems to be part of the Japanese psyche. It was very peaceful there and well supported by the rest of the world through statues. It is a place to wind down and be respectful after seeing the horrific hurt to the people and the wonderment that something so horrible had to happen to end the war.
Written 31 March 2024
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J H
Guangzhou, China282 contributions
Dec 2019
A lot of statues and monuments are located around here. Try reading each one and see if you can find the connection with the water bottles, or water in general. That was a pretty significant part of the park for me.
Written 4 January 2020
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We will be in Nagasaki port on Feb 25. I plan to visit ground zero, peace park, and the museum. Is it a short taxi ride? Please advise. Thanks.
Written 26 January 2019
I take it you will arrive at the terminal designated for cruise ships. If this is the case it is not a very long taxi drive. The distance to the A-bomb area is roughly 5 km. Depending on traffic it will take you about 20 minutes to get there. Enjoy your trip.
Written 27 January 2019
Are tickets required to attend the Memorial Day at Nagasaki Peace Park 9/8/18?
Written 8 February 2018
Seats are reserved for hibakusha and their families by invitation. You can join the event, but I don't think you have a seat.
Written 15 March 2018
you have a outdoor onsen, so do we wear swimsuit or go naked just like those indoor onsen ?
Written 9 February 2015
It depends. Ask beforehand. BTW, there is no onsen at Nagasaki Peace Park.
Written 9 February 2015
Is it easy to get to from the cruise terminal? If so, how?
Written 18 January 2015
We were on a cruise ship and used the trams for our transport. We are both in our 70"s and did not find the trams a problem. Inside the Cruise Terminal information staff will give you maps and tell you where to get the tram. We started by visiting the Peace Park and then walked down to the Atomic Bomb Museum (through the Hypocentre Park).
We then visited the one legged Tori Gate and then Sofukuji Temple. All this was done on the tram and short walks. The tram routes follow a colour code like MTR routes - easy.
Written 19 January 2015
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