Bockscar Made Three Passes Over the Primary Target, Kokura, Japan but Smoke Cover Made Nagasaki the New Target

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Tour Day 122, Cruise Day 24 – “Ground Zero & the Atomic Bomb Museum” Shore Excursion – Nagasaki, Japan – Nagasaki was opened to foreign trade in 1570, and flourished as the sole portal through which Western culture entered Japan during the isolation period. Along with Christian culture, foreign learning found its way into the country - particularly in the fields of shipbuilding, mining, printing and medicine. In addition to its many historic places, the city and its surrounding area are also very rich in scenic beauty.

Today you will visit Nagasaki Peace Park, created in remembrance of the atomic bomb explosion on August 9, 1945.

Conclude with a trip to the Atomic Bomb Museum and Hypocenter before returning to the pier. . Wear comfortable walking shoes. Bring local currency for any purchases. This tour includes sensitive material including graphic pictures and displays on the atrocities of war.

Notes:

Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Bring local currency for any purchases. This tour includes sensitive material including graphic pictures and displays on the atrocities of war.

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Photos

“Ground Zero & the Atomic Bomb Museum” Shore Excursion – Nagasaki, Japan
Ground Level at the Time of the Atomic Bombing

“Ground Zero & the Atomic Bomb Museum” Shore Excursion – Nagasaki, Japan
Bockscar Made Three Passes Over the Primary Target, Kokura, Japan but Smoke Cover Made Nagasaki the New Target

“Ground Zero & the Atomic Bomb Museum” Shore Excursion – Nagasaki, Japan
The Mountains Contained the Gases of the Explosion in a Relatively Small Geographic Area