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Definitely worth the walk uphill from the Hypocenter Park. The rebuilt cathedral is beautiful in itself. If you are wanting to attend mass or receive any sacraments, the priests are only Japanese speaking there. Was not allowed to take pictures inside the cathedral so could not get a picture of the Bombed Mary (sometimes called Our Lady of Nagasaki). Very chilling yet powerful to see. Some statues from the old belfry stand outside Another small building (I think it has a chapel downstairs) has a small exhibit of relics from the original church. A real testament to the destructive forces of the atomic bomb. The remnants of the twisted and broken bell demonstrate this well. There are more exhibits from the cathedral at the Atomic Bomb museum down the road a short walk.

Chudyk1986Chudyk1986
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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.

Muhammad Abubakar HassanMuhammad Abubakar Hassan
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Disappointing. This was my second attempt to go inside the church. The first time, in March, it was closed. This time, it was open, but no photos are permitted; the pews are roped off, so you cannot sit down and pray without asking for permission; and you cannot walk around inside to view the sanctuary. I would skip it except to view the outside statues that remain from the atomic bomb.

Lori A.Lori A.
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The atomic bomb exploded 500 meters over the Urakami district, reducing the neighborhoods to rubble and instantly destroying Urakami Catholic Church. One of the bell towers still lies where it originally landed. I definitely recommend visiting this historic location. There are some awesome views and it's a good opportunity to ponder on history!

Elias Chelala (Chewy)Elias Chelala (Chewy)
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The family and I visited the Cathedral during our Pilgrimage to Nagasaki. We learned so much about the history of Catholics in Nagasaki from the persecution of Christians from the 17th to the 19th century to the atomic bomb that destroyed the original Cathedral and killed so many of the parishioners during World War II.

Paul GarciaPaul Garcia
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Beautiful rebuilt Catholic church located within walking distance from the atomic bomb museum. Inside, there's a statue of Mary that survived the atomic blast, and outside the cathedral is one of the original bell towers that hasn't been moved since the explosion.

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