Walking for Peace in Nagasaki

Why choose this activity?

• Walk through Peace Park and the Hypocenter with young Nagasaki “buddies” sharing history and personal reflections.
• Experience the human reality behind the atomic bombing through powerful stories and quiet moments of reflection.
• Join open conversations on conflict, reconciliation, and what peace means in today’s world.

Available language: English

Activity type: Private guided tour

Duration: about 1.5 hours

Meeting point: Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum

A City that Remembers and Inspires

Step into Nagasaki, a city that bears one of the world’s most powerful lessons about peace. The Peace Maker’s Journey is more than a guided tour — it’s a reflective walk through history, empathy, and hope.

Led by local youth who act as your “buddies,” the experience takes you through the Atomic Bomb Hypocenter Park and Peace Park, weaving together stories of the city’s pre-war daily life, the devastation that followed the atomic bombing, and Nagasaki’s ongoing mission as a beacon of peace.

Through their voices and perspectives, you’ll encounter not only the historical facts but also the human emotions, memories, and resilience that define this city today.

A Transformative Encounter with the Meaning of Peace

What makes this journey truly meaningful is the dialogue it opens. Rather than simply learning about history, participants are invited to feel its reality — to understand what happens when nuclear weapons are used, and to reflect on how such tragedies can be prevented in the future. Walking side by side with your local buddy, you’ll engage in heartfelt conversations about conflict, reconciliation, and the role each of us can play in shaping a more peaceful world.

This is not a passive tour, but a transformative encounter — one that challenges assumptions, awakens empathy, and inspires personal responsibility. The Peace Maker’s Journey is a chance to see Nagasaki not just as a place that suffered, but as a community that continues to act — a reminder that peace is not the absence of war, but the courage to build understanding, one step and one conversation at a time.

Additional Information

Calendar:

• Every day (non available on New Year Holidays and August 7th, 8th, 9th)

What’s Included:

• English speaking guide service

What’s Not Included:

• Transportation to the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum
• Entrance to the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum (visit to the museum is volontary and not included in the tour)

Cancellation Policy:

• Up to 15 days before the tour date: No charge
• 14 to 9 days before the tour date: 30% cancellation fee
• 8 to 3 days before the tour date: 40% cancellation fee
• 2 days before the tour date: 60% cancellation fee
• 1 day before or on the day of the tour: 100% cancellation fee

※ Things to know before booking

Weather policy: The tour runs in light rain; it may be cancelled or rescheduled in case of severe weather.

Emotional content: This tour includes visits to sites deeply connected to the atomic bombing of Nagasaki and features stories that can be emotionally moving or challenging. Please join with an open heart and respect for the memories shared.