Excursion Nagasaki peace memorial tour tour at Sasebo

Explore the splendid beauty and wartime past of Nagasaki during this scenic, half-day sightseeing excursion. Visit Peace Memorial Park, hypocenter and A-Bomb museum

Peace Memorial Park

The park commemorates the city's destruction by the atomic bomb dropped on August 9, 1945. The park's main attraction is a collection of statues and sculptures donated by countries and groups all over the world. Included is the massive Peace Memorial Statue, which depicts a man with his right arm pointing to the sky to indicate the continued threat of nuclear destruction.

Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum

Next, walk to the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum. The museum chronicles the events leading up to the bombing on August 9, 1945 at 11.02am and has several well -designed exhibits against nuclear proliferation. It also offers a look at what Nagasaki was like just before the explosion, photographs taken in the city immediately after the atomic blast and artefacts that survived the explosion. A visit is also made to the Atomic Bomb Hypocenter, or 'Ground Zero'. A monument that marks the center of the atomic blast that levelled the city

Following your visit, commence approx. 90 minute drive back to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion may include: Nagasaki, Peace Memorial Park and Hypocenter, A-Bomb Museum

Note

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking for approximately 0.5 miles (800 meters), and about 150 steps in total to negotiate at the Atomic Bomb Museum and Hypocentre (70) and at the Peace Memorial Park (30) and a few to get on/off the coach. An elevator or ramp may be available between Hypocentre and A-bomb museum. This tour includes sensitive material, including graphic pictures and displays of the atrocities of war. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and for those who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear lightweight, comfortable clothing. The tour sequence may vary. Japanese yen is required for any purchases: guests are advised to exchange money at the airport prior the cruise. Local Tour Guides tend to have a strong accent therefore we urge flexibility.