Nagasaki station
Nagasaki is famous for the Sasebo burger...
...but I opted for non-Japanese toasted sandwiches for lunch!The first stop for the afternoon was the Nagasaki Peace Museum and Peace Park.
There were many memorials to see
The entrance to the museum
Me in front of the origami peace tributes
More peace cranes inside...
...from all over the worldI didn't take any photos inside the museum - the displays were much like those in the Hiroshima peace museum. I thought the feeling inside wasn't as emotional as in Hiroshima, though having said that, the images were still horrific and I still couldn't bear to spend too much time in the sadness there.
Statement art
The date no one forgets
To the peace park
For eternal peace...
...forever
The bronze pointing man is the symbol of Nagasaki
He was erected in August 1955 for the 10th anniversary
of the bombing of Nagasaki
The origami version
The view from Dr Nagai's hut
Dr Nagai's hut
They were in blue and pink
I liked the two-tone pink
I'm touching one to give you an idea of the size -
they were bigger than soccer balls!
Just the way I like a man
It's one of three best night views in Japan -
but the photo doesn't do it justice
Statement art
The date no one forgets
To the peace park
For eternal peace...
...forever
The bronze pointing man is the symbol of NagasakiHe's completely out of proportion to look at, however, his significance is important to the people of Nagasaki. His right hand pointed to the sky represents the threat of more nuclear weapons, but he outstretched hand represents peace. He's also half meditating, and half ready to run to assist should the need arise.
He was erected in August 1955 for the 10th anniversaryof the bombing of Nagasaki
The origami versionAfter strolling the peace parks, we walked to a small museum commemorating Dr Takashi Nagai. It was really interesting learning about the life of this man and visiting his tiny Nyoko-do, where he wrote his books during his dying days.
The view from Dr Nagai's hut
Dr Nagai's hutAfter too much sadness, we walked to the beautiful Kofuku-ji temple. What sets this temple apart is that it is set in some gorgeous gardens. Take a look.
Greenery
The gardens were immaculate
Another view
Greenery
The gardens were immaculate
Another viewNext, we strolled down some nearby streets to see the biggest hydrangeas ever!
They were in blue and pink
I liked the two-tone pink
I'm touching one to give you an idea of the size -they were bigger than soccer balls!
Just the way I like a manWe ended the day with a cable car ride up Mount Inasa to see the 360 degree night view of Nagasaki.
It's one of three best night views in Japan -but the photo doesn't do it justice
And so ended our first day of exploration in Nagasaki.
Peace,
Monica x
Peace,
Monica x
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