Peace Statue

The Peace Statue extends 9.7 meters high and weighs 30 tons, featuring a right hand pointing skyward and a left hand extending horizontally at Matsuyama-machi.

Sculptor Seibo Kitamura created this monument in 1955 to commemorate the victims of the atomic bombing that occurred on August 9, 1945 in Nagasaki.

The statue incorporates Buddhist and Christian symbolism, with the right hand indicating atomic threat, left hand representing peace, and closed eyes symbolizing prayer for victims.

Visitors can access the Peace Statue via tram or bus from Nagasaki Station, with the journey taking approximately 15 minutes to reach the memorial site.

Each year on August 9, the Peace Memorial Ceremony takes place at the statue, where officials deliver peace declarations to the international community.

Location: Matsuyama-machi

Inception: August 8, 1955

Height: 9.7 m

Website: https://scontent.fosl1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/31960514_10212324044917133_1032641598317395968_o.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=55b41a3eeeb2c6db7b09aa9b6c532dc7&oe=5B84EB05

GPS coordinates: 32.77693,129.86396

Latest update: May 28, 2025 17:58