Nagasaki, Japan

Scenic Nagasaki

A Resilient City of Hope and Faith Witness a rare blend of East and West in Nagasaki, an inspirational city where monuments of peace embrace optimism. You will drive with your guide to the Nagasaki Peace Park, dedicated to world peace. The vast park contains a large fountain, statues and sculptures donated by countries and artists around the world, each dedicated to world harmony. Spend contemplative time as you remember the victims of the atomic bomb of August 9, 1945. Continue your journey and pass the Roman Catholic Urakami Cathedral, once the largest in the East. During your panoramic drive, you will also view Dejima, an artificial island built to house Portuguese and Dutch traders. It has since been linked to the mainland via land reclamation and is a National Historic Site. * Easy - Walking portions are generally over easy surfaces with few steps or inclines. Total time walking or standing is normally not longer than 1.5 hours.