Nagasaki Peace Park & Atomic Bomb Museum: where to eat, stay, and what to see

Horaiken Bekkan

A Chinese restaurant near Nagasaki Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Museum, serving local cuisine.

Good points:

- Conveniently located close to both Nagasaki Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Museum

- Serves Chinese cuisine, fitting Nagasaki's strong Chinese culinary heritage

- Reachable by tram lines 1 or 3 from JR Nagasaki Station

- A practical dining option when visiting the Peace Park and museum area

For visitors: Combine a visit to the Peace Park and Atomic Bomb Museum with a meal here, easily reached by tram from Nagasaki Station.

Hotel Concerto Nagasaki

Location: Genbaku Shiryokan (Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum) Station, Nagasaki Electric Tramway - 3 min walk

A conveniently located hotel steps from Nagasaki's Atomic Bomb Museum and Peace Park area.

Good points:

- Roughly 3-minute walk from the Atomic Bomb Museum tram station.

- Within easy walking distance of the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum itself.

- Approximately 10-minute walk to JR Urakami Station for wider rail access.

- Comfortable rooms noted by multiple guests across booking platforms.

- Ideal base for exploring the Peace Park and Hypocenter Park memorial sites.

For visitors: Use the nearby tram stop (Genbaku Shiryokan / Atomic Bomb Museum Station) for easy access to JR Nagasaki Station and other city attractions.

Nagasaki Peace Park & Atomic Bomb Museum

Location: Peace Park (Heiwa Koen) - Tram Line 1 or 3 - 5 min walk

Admission: ¥200

Hours: 8:30-17:30

A solemn memorial complex in Nagasaki's Urakami district honouring victims of the 1945 atomic bombing.

Good points:

- The Atomic Bomb Museum documents the August 9, 1945 bombing through relics, photos, and survivor testimonies.

- The iconic Peace Statue stands in Peace Park alongside fountains and international memorial monuments.

- Nearby Hypocenter Park marks the exact site directly beneath the atomic bomb's detonation point.

- Museum admission is 200 yen, making it an accessible and impactful cultural stop.

- Easily reached by tram lines 1 or 3 from JR Nagasaki Station, with stops for both park and museum.

For visitors: Visit both Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Museum together, as they are connected by a short walking path, and note the museum is closed December 29–31.