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Peace Park

Nagasaki National Peace Memorial Hall For the Atomic Bomb Victims
The ground level consists of a water basin made of black granite and tempered glass, 29 meters in diameter. After dark, the 70,000 light fibers at the bottom of the basin are lit, creating a solemn atmosphere. The number 70,000 represents the victims killed by the atomic bomb.
From the water basin, you enter the hall.
The hall comprises several rooms dedicated to peace, serving as a facility to pray for the souls of all the atomic bomb victims.

Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum
The museum displays an enormous amount of data related to the atomic bomb, including the terrible situation right after the bombing, the process leading up to the bombing, the endless race to develop nuclear weapons, and the earnest wish for a world without nuclear power. It provides opportunities to learn about how to achieve the total abolition of nuclear weapons and eternal world peace.
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Monuments in Learning Zone
Descending the stairway, you will find yourself in the learning zone of the park, which includes the ground zero monument. This area also features the stratum from the time of the bombing, the remaining part of the wall of Uragami Cathedral, and the uncollapsed stone lantern of Seitokuji Temple.

Monuments in Praying Zone
The monuments: Nagasaki Vowing Fire, Mother and Child in Peace, Child Praying for Peace and the 50th Anniversary of Radiation Exposure.

Stream Under
People exposed to the heat rays at an unimaginable 4,000°C came to the stream, desperate for water. Most of them died here even after getting the water, creating a miserable scene of piled dead bodies.

Stratum at the time of the bombing
The remaining pile of roof tiles and bricks blown away, burnt soil and melted glass is preserved as it was right after the bombing.

The Remaining Wall of Uragami Cathedal
In 1925, the former Uragami Cathedral, built in a Romanesque style (thick walls supporting the top side of stone, e.g., Notre Dame in France), was completed after 30 years of construction. However, just 20 years later, it was reduced to ruins by a single bomb dropped from a B-29, with only part of the walls remaining. The remaining wall on the south side has been relocated here.

Ground Zero
In 1968, a stone rectangular column was built as the atomic bomb hypocenter monument. In front of this, an offering box was placed to store the microfilms of the name log of the victims. The circle lines around the column show the spread of the destruction caused by the atomic bomb.

Stone Lanters of Syotoku Temple
In 1626, Syotokuji Temple was founded 1 km away o the south from here. The main hall was burned down, but this pair of stone lanterns was not destroyed. In 1949, these were relocated to the park.

Air Raid Shelters
The remains of air-raid shelter close to ground zero have been relocated. All the sheltered people died there.

Peace Fountain
Nagasaki was on fire due to the atomic bomb, and it was just like hell. The people exposed to the heat, radiation, and bomb blast burned their bodies and had their skin sore. They groaned, “Water! Water! Water!” and died. Peace Spring was built to pray for the repose of the souls of those who died in great pain by offering clean, clear water to them. This water is used as holy water dedicated to the Peace Ceremony held on August 9th every year.

Monuments in Wishing Zone
Nagasaki Bell, The Statue of a Girl, The Flower of Life and Peace, Earth Constellation, Infinity, Sun and Crane, The Win of Peace over War, Hymn for Life, Peace

The Remains of Uragami Branch Prison of Nagasaki Prison
Nineteen officers, thirty-five officer house residents, and eighty-one prisoners died instantly. The foundation is preserved as a witness to the tragedy.

Peace Statue
The late Mr. Saibo Kitamura, a native of Nagasaki and a great sculptor, spent five years creating this large statue, 10 meters high and 30 tons heavy.
The right hand pointing to the sky symbolizes the threat of atomic bombs that may end the world, the left hand stretching horizontally symbolizes permanent world peace, and the lightly closed eyes symbolize praying for the souls of the victims. This statue, symbolizing Jesus’s love or Buddha’s mercy, is the only one with no national or religious affiliations, praying for world peace and the rest of the souls of the victims.
