What other travelers are saying about Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum
One of the best war museum i ever went! The museum has a great narrative exhibition. It not too overwhelmed with information. Spending about 2 hours here. Its worth to drive from Fukuoka to here. Parking at museum also cheapest among other parking near museum.
Highly recommended for those who loves war museum.
Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum
A moving and powerful experience.
The Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum offers a profound journey through history, documenting the events of August 9, 1945, and the devastating impact of the atomic bomb. Exhibits include photographs, survivor testimonies, artifacts, and a model of the destroyed city — all presented with respect and emotional depth. The museum emphasizes peace, remembrance, and the hope for a nuclear-free world. A must-visit for those seeking understanding, reflection, and perspective.
🕒 Open daily | ⏰ Allow 1–2 hours
📍 Close to the Peace Park and Hypocenter
🎧 Audio guides available in multiple
If it’s your first time in Nagasaki, this place is a must-visit. The city is known worldwide for its tragic history related to the atomic bomb—but how much do we really understand about it?
This museum presents the devastating consequences of war in a powerful and human way. The exhibits are deeply moving, with personal stories and artifacts that make the horror of the event feel very real, no matter who you are or where you’re from.
It can get crowded at times, especially with tour groups, so be prepared for that. But even a short visit leaves a lasting impact.
One part that really stood out to me was the section on the post-WWII nuclear arms race. It leaves you with a chilling thought—what if no one ever stops?
You don’t need to spend a lot of time here, but you’ll leave with a heavy heart and a deeper awareness.
A deeply moving and honest museum that makes one thing unmistakably clear: the use of nuclear weapons must be prevented at all costs. What stood out was the openness—nothing was sugar-coated or justified. The devastation caused by the bomb was shown alongside Japan’s own wartime actions. It’s a sincere, confronting, and necessary place. The message is clear: this must never happen again.
We were here during the 80th anniversary of the dropping of the bombs. A solemn place. I sat at the column of peace and said my dad's name. He would have so appreciated the history of this sacred place. We love Japan and it's truly wonderful people.
