Nagasaki Peace Park
Nagasaki Peace Park sits near the hypocenter of the 1945 atomic bombing, its centerpiece a large bronze Peace Statue with one hand pointing skyward (representing the threat of nuclear weapons) and the other extended horizontally (representing peace). The surrounding grounds include peace monuments donated by countries around the world, forming a memorial space adjacent to the Atomic Bomb Museum and Hypocenter Park.
It's typically visited as part of the same route as the museum and hypocenter marker, together forming Nagasaki's core memorial district.
Nagasaki Peace Park FAQs
Its raised hand points to the sky, symbolizing the threat of nuclear weapons, while the horizontally extended hand represents peace; the closed eyes represent prayer for victims.
No, the park is free and open at all times.
Yes, it's part of the same memorial area, within walking distance of the museum and the Hypocenter Park.
About 30-45 minutes.
Yes, various countries have donated peace-themed monuments and statues displayed throughout the park.
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