Came here to see the church and the Mary statue that survived the atomic bomb. The church has a nice facade sitting up on the hill, the inside is a bit more modern. I did see how the old high altar used to look before it was destroyed and it was BEAUTIFUL.
At the time I went, they were not allowing visitors to go up to the altar.
The red-brick Urakami Cathedral in Nagasaki, Japan, stands as a powerful symbol of the city's Christian heritage and resilience. In the foreground, stone statues that were severely damaged by the 1945 atomic bombing serve as poignant reminders of the tragedy's lasting impact. Originally built in the late nineteenth century by Christians who had secretly practiced their faith for generations, the cathedral represents both the perseverance of religious belief and the enduring strength of the Nagasaki community in the face of immense hardship.
Cool to see the charred statues, but if you're not religious, you may want to skip as the cathedral has been rebuilt and is still an active religious site. It is walkable from Peace Park but did not really feel like a worthwhile detour.
Destroyed after the bombing of Nagasaki, only a few decades after its completion of being built. This church is a testament to the faith of the Catholics of Nagasaki and their resilience. It has now been rebuilt and has a nice gift shop with lots of memorabilia from the time of the bombing. The church itself has a gorgeous blue light shining in from the stained glass windows.
A holy worship place with a sad historical moment on 1945,09 Aug 1102am.
