What other travelers are saying about Urakami Cathedral
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.
This is a Catholic cathedral. Not much to do or see here, but it does have a large role in the history of the religion in the country. The current building was rebuilt in the same place as where the original one stood.
Urakami Cathedral in Nagasaki, Japan, is a historic Roman Catholic church with deep significance. Originally built in the late 19th century, it was the largest cathedral in East Asia at the time. The cathedral became a symbol of resilience after it was destroyed during the atomic bombing of Nagasaki in 1945, as it was located near the bomb’s hypocenter. The reconstructed cathedral, completed in 1959, stands as a memorial to the victims and a testament to peace. Its blend of Western and Japanese architectural elements reflects the history of Christianity in Japan, especially during periods of persecution. The cathedral also houses artifacts from the bombing, offering a somber reminder of the past.
