Excursion Peace memorial park & mt.inasa tour at Nagasaki

Your tour begins with a scenic drive to Inasayama Natural Park, located on Inasayama Hill.

Inasayama Natural Park

This is a famous spot for beautiful sunsets and night views. If weather permits, enjoy a view of Unzen, Amakusa and Gotoh Islands. You will enjoy a ride on the popular monorail up the hillside. The car will take you to the upper level of Mount Inasa, from where you will walk up to the observatory that sits atop the mountain. From the peak, you will have an almost 360-degree aerial view of the city and be able to see the picturesque surroundings that change season to season.

Nagasaki Peace Park

Continue to the Nagasaki Peace Park, dedicated to World Peace. The park covers 8 acres and contains a large fountain and different statues and sculptures donated in the name of peace from various countries and artists around the world. The main statue is 30 feet tall and was commissioned by the city of Nagasaki. It depicts a man with one arm raised to the sky to indicate the threat of nuclear destruction and the other arm held horizontally in a gesture of peace. The man's eyelids are closed in anguished prayer for those who perished in the bombing.

Uragami Cathedral

Next, continue your drive and see Uragami Cathedral, which was the largest cathedral in the East until it was destroyed by the atomic bomb blast. View Dejima, once an artificial island in the port of Nagasaki, completed in 1636, to house Japan's Portuguese residents. After the Portuguese were exiled by the Edo Shogunate, the Dutch Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie was moved to this Island in 1641 in an attempt to to take the Dutch trade away from the Hirado Clan. Today, Dejima is no longer an island, as the surrounding area has been reclaimed during the 20th century. However, a number of Dejima's historical structures remain or are being reconstructed in the area.

Following your visit, commence the approximate 20-minute drive back to the pier

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Inasayama Natural Park, Nagasaki Peace Memorial Park, Uragami Cathedral, Dejima, China Town

Note

Please note: This tour involves a minimal to moderate amount of walking for approximately 0.4 miles(0.7 km) and a few steps to negotiate at the visited sites and to get on/off the bus. This tour is suitable for guests with limited mobility and those who utilise a foldable wheelchair. Motorized wheelchairs/scooters cannot be accommodated in the coach. Guests are advised to wear lightweight, comfortable clothing, and bring sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses from the ship. The tour sequence may vary. Japanese yen is required for any purchases: guests are advised to exchange money at the airport prior the cruise. Local Tour Guides tend to have a strong accent therefore we urge flexibility.