# Nagasaki Peace Park

> A solemn peace memorial featuring the Peace Statue and the Atomic Bomb Museum documenting Nagasaki's history.

- Prefecture: Nagasaki
- Type: Historic site
- Address: Nagasaki, Japan
- Official site: https://nagasakipeace.jp/en/

Nagasaki Peace Park commemorates the atomic bombing of Nagasaki on August 9, 1945. The park features the 10-meter Peace Statue by sculptor Kitamura Seibo, the Fountain of Peace, and the Peace Memorial Hall. The adjacent Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum provides a detailed and moving account of the bombing and its aftermath through photographs, artifacts, and personal testimonies. The museum's permanent exhibition follows a chronological path from pre-war Nagasaki through the bombing to the present-day peace movement. The park and museum are accessible by streetcar from JR Nagasaki Station, alighting at the Atomic Bomb Museum stop. The park itself is free, while the museum charges a modest admission fee.

## FAQ

### How do I get to Nagasaki Peace Park?

Take the Nagasaki tram to the Matsuyama-machi stop; the park is a short walk from there.

### What can I see at the Peace Park?

You can see the 10 m bronze Peace Statue and the Fountain of Peace, and nearby the hypocenter cenotaph marking ground zero and the Atomic Bomb Museum.

### Is the Peace Park free to visit?

Yes, the park itself is free and open at all times; the adjacent Atomic Bomb Museum charges a small admission fee.

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Source: Nagasaki Peace Park — Japan Voyage