Atomic Bomb Museum & Peace Memorial Park
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Port
Nagasaki, Japan
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$180
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 3 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Explore historic Nagasaki with a visit to Peace Memorial Park and the Atomic Bomb Museum.
Take a scenic city drive through Nagasaki en route to the moving Peace Memorial Park and the Atomic Bomb Museum. In 1945, an estimated 75,000 people perished with the second nuclear bomb deployment. Today, Nagasaki's Peace Park and Atomic Bomb Museum draw visitors from around the world and serve as both a reminder of the tragedy and a memorial to all those who lost their lives. Peace Memorial Park is located near Ground Zero -- the center of the blast. The focal point of the park is the 30-foot-tall Statue of Peace.
Drive through Nagasaki's fascinating Urakami Catholic Church. The original structure was built in 1879 after a long ban on Christianity was lifted. When the atomic bomb was dropped, it completely destroyed the church. The stately Romanesque building you see today was built on the original site. Displayed on the church grounds are statues and artifacts damaged during the bombing.
The adjacent Atomic Bomb Museum offers a sobering permanent exhibit of quite graphic photographs taken in the city immediately after the atomic blast. You will also see video displays and artifacts that survived the explosion. A black stone column monument marks the exact center point of the atomic blast that leveled the city.
Your drive back to the ship passes the famed one-legged Torii gate. The gate has been preserved in its post-explosion state as a reminder of the destructive force of the bomb.
Please note:
Wear comfortable walking shoes. Bring local currency, as some vendors do not accept credit cards or US dollars. This tour includes sensitive material, including graphic pictures. Parental discretion is advised. Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations. Terrain includes more than 50 steps, inclines, and uneven surfaces. An elevator is available from museum to hypocenter. Tour sequence may vary.