What to know
Nagasaki Peace Park (平和公園, Heiwa Kōen) is a serene memorial complex dedicated to the atomic bombing of Nagasaki on August 9, 1945, which devastated much of the city and claimed tens of thousands of lives. The site includes two parks and a museum.
At the heart of the complex is Hypocenter Park, featuring a simple black monolith marking the blast's epicenter. Nearby stands a damaged pillar from the former Urakami Cathedral, destroyed in the explosion. Visitors can also see an exposed soil layer containing broken roof tiles, bricks, and glass fragments from the blast.
On the hill above Hypocenter Park is the sobering Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum (長崎原爆資料館, Nagasaki Genbaku Shiryōkan), which aims to educate future generations about the horrors of war. Adjacent to the museum is a strikingly modern memorial hall for the atomic bomb victims, mostly underground, with a design incorporating water and light.
North across the street from Hypocenter Park lies Memorial Park, home to the iconic Peace Statue, a large fountain, and various other memorials donated by governments and groups worldwide. There are also monuments dedicated to the Korean and Chinese victims of the bombing.
The Peace Park is located several kilometers north of the city center in the Urakami district. It is easily reached by tram line 1 or 3 in about ten minutes from JR Nagasaki Station. The nearest tram stop is Peace Park (Heiwa Koen), just a short walk away.
Visitor information
Practical details to check before planning this stop.
- Hours
- 8:30 to 18:30 (until 17:30 from September to April)
- Closed
- December 29 to 31
- Admission
- 200 yen (~$1.28)
- English name
- Nagasaki Peace
- Original name
- Nagasaki Peace Park
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