Peace Tower

Peace Tower is a roughly 37-meter stone monument in Heiwadai Park in Miyazaki, Japan. Its cylindrical form consists of stones gathered from different regions across Asia.

The tower was built in 1940 as a memorial to Emperor Jimmu and originally carried an inscription that occupation authorities removed after the war. This change marked a transition to a new purpose without imperial references.

The torch relay for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics began at this monument, giving the structure a new role as a symbol of connection between nations. The name reflects this shift and shows how its meaning evolved over the decades.

The park is about 30 minutes by bus from Miyazaki Station, with the stop near the entrance. A level path leads through the lawn area to the monument, making it easy to explore on foot.

Clapping from the center of the lawn produces an amplified echo that bounces back from the structure. This acoustic phenomenon occurs because of the shape and position of the monument in the open space.

Location: Miyazaki

Inception: November 25, 1940

Architects: Jitsuzō Hinago

Height: 36.4 m

GPS coordinates: 31.94806,131.41444

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:28