Nagasaki Peace Park 平和公園

Checked October 2026 · next check January 2027 · On our list

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Visiting Nagasaki Peace Park today

  • What it is: A hillside memorial park north of the 1945 hypocentre, opened in 1955. Its 9.7 m Peace Statue by Seibo Kitamura points skyward at the threat of nuclear weapons.
  • Getting there: From Nagasaki Station, take bus No. 1, about 10 minutes.
  • Hours: Open-air park; no set hours listed.
  • Admission: Free.
  • Tip: The peace memorial ceremony is held before the statue every 9 August. Pair the park with the Atomic Bomb Museum and hypocentre just downhill.
Best timeGood any time of yearAny time; 9 August is the memorial day

Checked against: Peace Park – Discover Nagasaki (official) · The Must-See Spots in Nagasaki City – Discover Nagasaki · Nagasaki Peace Park – Wikipedia. Check opening times and prices before you go.

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