From Oita, it is possible to make a weekend trip to Nagasaki for 30,000円 or less. (About 350 USD) This includes the round trip transportation by bus and train while passing by Fukuoka. Two nights of lodging at the Akari youth hostel and transportation within the city is included. Temple entrance fees and food for three days are covered.
Epic Streetlamp
Nagasaki's Cathedral
Spectacle Bridge built in 1634
Peace Park
One of many album covers to come.
Statue near ground zero
Waterfall near the Seaside Park
The picture doesn't do this view any justice
Seeing Nagasaki is a great weekend getaway from Oita as the scenery changes from a busy bustling town to a smaller peaceful seaside community with a strong feel of historical presence. As eight of us galavanted around this small town, we got to see everything from the Peace Memorial to a view of the entire city from the top of a mountain.
Of course, as Americans we obliged ourselves to visit ground zero and the Atomic Bomb memorial. It was most definitely a sobering experience. Most of us in the states or any country don't give much thought or care to how wars affect innocent populations. Yes, its unfortunate that so many people have to pay the price for the quarrels of such small groups of people in power. It was a sobering experience that reminded me or made me realize, wars are never good. I pray that we all can continue to learn from the past. Overall, Nagasaki was a pleasant mini vacation. Im glad I went with the people I did.
Its made out of paper cranes!
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