Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Sites and Arita Pottery Wheel Experience

At Arita Porcelain Park, travelers will enjoy a hands-on pottery experience inspired by the famous tradition of Arita ware. Guests will enter a pottery workshop where a local instructor demonstrates how to use a traditional potter’s wheel. After a short explanation, travelers can try shaping their own porcelain piece on the wheel with guidance from the artisan. Even beginners can enjoy the process, and the instructor will help adjust the clay so everyone can create a unique bowl, cup, or small dish. This experience offers a rare opportunity to take part in one of Japan’s most famous ceramic traditions and create a personal souvenir. If desired, the finished piece can be fired and shipped to the traveler’s home after the tour.

At Nagasaki Peace Park, travelers will visit one of the most important sites connected to the history of Atomic Bombing of Nagasaki. Guests will walk through the peaceful park while learning about the events of August 9, 1945, and the message of peace that Nagasaki continues to share with the world. The highlight is the Peace Statue, where visitors can see the powerful symbolism representing peace, remembrance, and hope for a nuclear-free future. Travelers will also see various monuments and memorials donated by countries around the world, each expressing prayers for peace. The park offers a quiet and reflective atmosphere where visitors can understand both the tragedy of the past and Nagasaki’s commitment to peace.

At Nagasaki Hypocenter Park, travelers will visit the exact area where the Atomic Bombing of Nagasaki exploded on August 9, 1945. Guests will see the black stone monument marking the hypocenter, which indicates the point directly beneath where the atomic bomb detonated about 500 meters above the ground. The guide will explain what happened at this location and how the surrounding area was completely destroyed in an instant. Today, the park is a quiet and respectful place dedicated to remembrance. Visitors can reflect on the tragic event while learning about Nagasaki’s recovery and its continuing message of peace to the world.

At Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum, travelers will gain a deeper understanding of the events and consequences of the Atomic Bombing of Nagasaki. Inside the museum, visitors will see historical photographs, personal belongings of victims, and detailed exhibits explaining what happened on August 9, 1945. The displays also show how the city was destroyed and how the people of Nagasaki rebuilt their lives afterward. Through these exhibits and stories, travelers can learn about the human impact of the atomic bomb and the strong message of peace that Nagasaki continues to share with the world today.