Urakami Cathedral (浦上天主堂, Urakami Tenshudō) is a Catholic church in Nagasaki with a tragic yet interesting history. Today a working church housed in a large, European-style, red brick building, the cathedral is home to various relics that survived the atomic bombing.
The atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki on August 9, 1945 and almost completely destroyed the church which stood only 500 meters from the hypocenter. A group of charred stone saints were left in place and still stand before a decimated wall in front of the cathedral. There are also other relics inside, including the surviving head of a Saint Mary statue recovered after the blast, and one of the church's original bells. The modern incarnation of the cathedral was completed in 1959.
Another intriguing facet of the cathedral's history dates back to its origins. Construction began on the complex in 1895 on the very ground where picture trampling ceremonies had previously been carried out in an attempt to root out Christianity when the religion was prohibited in Japan. In those ceremonies, people were coerced into trampling on biblical images in order to expose secret Christians. The church was then erected here as a message of resilience.
Getting there and around
Urakami Cathedral is located a ten minute walk from the Nagasaki Peace Park and the Peace Park (Heiwa Koen) tram stop on the lines 1 and 3 (10 minutes from Nagasaki Station).
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Hours and Fees
Hours
9:00 to 17:00
Closed
No closing days
Admission
Free
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Nagasaki Marriott HotelSituated 200 metres from Nagasaki Station, Nagasaki Marriott Hotel offers 5-star accommodation in Nagasaki and has a fitness centre, a restaurant and a bar. Among the facilities at this property are a business centre and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation features room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Rooms are fitted with a kettle, while certain rooms come with a balcony and others also boast city views. At Nagasaki Marriott Hotel, rooms have a seating area. A buffet breakfast is available each morning at the accommodation. Popular points of interest near Nagasaki Marriott Hotel include Nagasaki Museum of History, 26 Martyrs Museum and Fukusaiji Temple. Nagasaki Airport is 39 km from the property.View on Booking.com -
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Nisshokan Bettei KoyoteiNisshokan Bettei Koyotei is located in the Nagasaki Area, a 10-minute drive from Nagasaki Peace Park. Featuring views of the beautiful Nagasaki, it offers a public bath and free parking. Bettei Koyotei Nisshokan is a 15-minute drive from Glover Garden. JR Nagasaki Train Station is a 5-minute drive from the hotel, and a free shuttle is provided. The Japanese-style guestrooms offer both air-conditioning and heating facilities, and an en suite bathroom. Each room is equipped with a fridge, tea/coffee making facilities and a TV with cable channels. Guests can take a relaxing bath while enjoying the views of Nagasaki. There is a gift shop on-site. A Japanese breakfast set can be enjoyed in rooms. Drinks can be purchased from the vending machine on-site.View on Booking.com -
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Nagasaki KagamiyaSet within 2.8 km of Nagasaki Station and 5.4 km of Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum, Nagasaki Kagamiya provides rooms in Nagasaki. This 1-star hostel features free WiFi and a garden. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.9 km from Nagasaki Museum of History. Peace Park is 6 km from the hostel, while Oura Catholic Church is 4.3 km away. Nagasaki Airport is 34 km from the property.View on Booking.com -
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Hilton NagasakiLocated 400 metres from Nagasaki Station, Hilton Nagasaki offers 5-star accommodation in Nagasaki and features a fitness centre, a restaurant and a bar. Featuring a spa and wellness centre, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around 500 metres from 26 Martyrs Museum and around less than 1 km from Fukusaiji Temple. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.3 km from Nagasaki Museum of History. At the hotel, every room comes with a desk. All units will provide guests with air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a flat-screen TV. Guests at Hilton Nagasaki can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Languages spoken at the reception include English and Japanese. Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum is 2.5 km from the accommodation, while Peace Park is 3.1 km away. Nagasaki Airport is 39 km from the property.View on Booking.com -
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Dormy Inn Premium Nagasaki EkimaeSet within 3 km of Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum and 3.6 km of Peace Park, Dormy Inn Premium Nagasaki Ekimae offers rooms in Nagasaki. With a restaurant, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. Private parking is available on site. At the hotel, every room is equipped with a desk and a flat-screen TV. At Dormy Inn Premium Nagasaki Ekimae the rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Dormy Inn Premium Nagasaki Ekimae provides a range of facilities such as a wellness area including a sauna. Speaking English and Japanese, staff are ready to help around the clock at the reception. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Nagasaki Station, Nagasaki Museum of History and Fukusaiji Temple. Nagasaki Airport is 38 km from the property.View on Booking.com -
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i + Land NagasakiRenovated in April 2018, i + Land Nagasaki is 18.5 km or a 40-minute drive from Nagasaki Station. A hot spring bath, sauna, garden and kids area are available for guests. The property provides a 24-hour front desk. An Asian breakfast is served daily at the property. Guests can make use of the sauna. Cycling is among the activities that guests can enjoy near the resort. Nagasaki Museum of History is 11 km from i + Land Nagasaki, while Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum is 11 km from the property. Nagasaki Airport is 27 km away.View on Booking.com -
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FAV LUX NagasakiSet 2.1 km from Nagasaki Station, FAV LUX Nagasaki offers 4-star accommodation in Nagasaki and has a restaurant. The property is around 2.6 km from Nagasaki Museum of History, 4.7 km from Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum and 5.3 km from Peace Park. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. Guest rooms at the hotel come with a seating area. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a bidet and free toiletries, all guest rooms at FAV LUX Nagasaki have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms also feature a terrace. At the accommodation the rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests at FAV LUX Nagasaki can enjoy a continental breakfast. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Oura Catholic Church, Glover Garden and Inorinooka Picture Book Museum. Nagasaki Airport is 38 km from the property.View on Booking.com -
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hotel H2 TRIP&BUSINESS NAGASAKIHotel H2 TRIP&BUSINESS NAGASAKI features a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Nagasaki. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.3 km from Nagasaki Museum of History. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At hotel H2 TRIP&BUSINESS NAGASAKI each room comes with bed linen and towels. Buffet and American breakfast options are available daily at the accommodation. Popular points of interest near hotel H2 TRIP&BUSINESS NAGASAKI include Nagasaki Station, Oura Catholic Church and Glover Garden. Nagasaki Airport is 38 km away.View on Booking.com -
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ROUTE - Cafe and Petit HostelROUTE - Cafe and Petit Hostel is located in Nagasaki, within 2.6 km of Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum and 3.2 km of Peace Park. This 2-star hostel offers a shared kitchen, luggage storage space and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 300 metres from Nagasaki Station. All rooms are fitted with a kettle, while some rooms come with a kitchen with a stovetop. At the hostel all rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at ROUTE - Cafe and Petit Hostel. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Nagasaki Museum of History, 26 Martyrs Museum and Fukusaiji Temple. The nearest airport is Nagasaki Airport, 39 km from ROUTE - Cafe and Petit Hostel.View on Booking.com -
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THE GLOBAL VIEW NagasakiFeaturing massage services, 3 restaurants and a concierge, THE GLOBAL VIEW Nagasaki is situated right outside Takaramachi Tram Station, which is the 2nd station from Nagasaki Station. WiFi is accessible in all areas of the hotel and rooms include a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV. Guests at THE GLOBAL VIEW Nagasaki stay in contemporary rooms with a fridge and safe with complimentary green and black teas. The private bathroom has a bathtub and toiletries, while pajamas are provided. JR Nagasaki Train Station is an 8-minute walk away. Guests can also take a sight-seeing bus from the front side of this hotel. Nagasaki Peace Park and Urakami Cathedral are 10-minutes away via car, while Nagasaki Airport is a 50-minute ride away on the express bus service. The Kitchen boasts 15th floor views of Nagasaki City and serves a sumptuous Japanese and Western breakfast buffet comprised from over 40 different dishes. Coffee and snacks are served at Cafe de Bijoux. Please note that renovation of Fifth floor is going on from 10:00 to 17:00 daily and some rooms may be affected by noise.View on Booking.com
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