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Take a tour from the Harbour to Hashim Island an eerie landmass that was once home to the miner and their families. The island was deserted almost overnight in the mid-1970s when coal reserves ran dry. Explore the crumbling buildings and listen to the echoes of those that called this island home and dredged up whispers of the hardships which once occurred beneath the rocky surface.
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Nagasaki Travel Guide-Best Places In Nagasaki With Amazing History The thriving city of Nagasaki is cradled in the lush mountains of Japan’s Kyushu Island. An eight-hour bullet train from Tokyo this charmingly diverse city lies on the edge of a scenic channel of the Sumo Nada Sea. In a nation isolated from the outside world for generations, Nagasaki was a gateway through which knowledge and resources flowed to and from the rest of the globe. This historic harbour city is now a dynamic fusion of Japanese sophistication which co-exists and harmonizes with elements of overseas culture and faiths. Too much of the world, the name Nagasaki is bound to one of the most devastating events in modern history.
PEACE PARK At the Peace Park in the Uramaki District, a dark pillar stands under the exact location of the detonation of the bomb. Take in the surrounding art and statues and reflect on the horror of the blasts and their aftermath. NAGASAKI ATOMIC BOMB MUSEUM Take a short walk to the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum founded in remembrance of all those who perished.
THE MEMORIAL HALL Just across the road from the museum is the Memorial Hall. Meditate in the solemn glasshouse and leave a message of peace before you leave on your journey. Discover a serene refuge from Nagasaki’s often confronting history at the Sanno Shrine. These 500-year-old camphor trees were a surprising survivor of the blast and stood strong when nuclear winds flattened this part of the city. Today they remain a symbol of Nagasaki’s resilience. Despite all odds greenery sprang within a few months of the detonation giving hope to those who were spared. The city’s surviving residents put aside the old quarrels and banded together irrespective of cultural and religious differences.
NAGASAKI SEASIDE PARK Travel to the harbour the historic and relaxation where locals unwind and enjoy their beautiful city. gateway which has brought travellers and trade to the nation’s shore for over 400 years. While away an afternoon on Nagasaki’s Seaside Park and watch as ships cruise in and out of the channel. This is a place of recreation HASHIMA ISLAND Take a tour from the Harbour to Hashim Island an eerie landmass that was once home to the miner and their families. The island was deserted almost overnight in the mid-1970s when coal reserves ran dry. Explore the crumbling buildings and listen to the echoes of those that called this island home and dredged up whispers of the hardships which once occurred beneath the rocky surface.
SHINCHICHINATOWNDISTRICT Back on the mainland savour steaming fusions of Japanese and Chinese cuisine in the Shinichi Chinatown District. HAMAMACHI ARCADE After filling your belly fill your shopping bags from the Hanamachi Arcade. This warren of wellness, fashion, and sweet shops is a favourite of the Nagasaki locals and the perfect place to immerse you in the city’s modern culture. NAGASAKI MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND CULTURE Ride the trade winds north to the Nagasaki Museum of History And Culture. Discover the fascinating story of how new faith and people boosted the city’s economy. For more travel inspiration or flight booking assistance, you can dial our toll-free number or visit United Airlines.
