Breakfast was at a Yoshinoya nearby before heading to the train station to catch the early Shinkansen to Nagasaki.
Tenmonkan in the early morning.
Last shots of Kagoshima before leaving for Nagasaki. This statue of Satsuma students was taken near the Kagoshima chuo station.
Ferries wheel at Kagoshima chuo station - too bad we didn't have a chance to ride on it.
There was no direct train from Kagoshima to Nagasaki - we had to change trains in Shin Tosu station (新鳥栖駅).
During the brief stop, we went to the nearby convenience stall to buy some drinks and snacks. They were also selling the Kyushu Shinkansen commemorative item - the N700 series Sakura Shinkansen long baumkuchen.
Bought my favourite drink for the train ride from Shin Tosu to Nagasaki - Van Houten Cocoa! only 100yen and you can't find this in Singapore. It has a strong chocolatey taste, much better than the chocolate fresh milks here. Brings back great memories of my school days in Japan.
Paddy fields along the way...
Nagasaki here I come! Nagasaki (長崎) is a port city, and has played a
prominent role in foreign trade relations for many centuries and one of the very few ports open to restricted numbers
of foreign traders during Japan's period of isolation. It also has a large Portuguese and European influence during the 16th - 19th centuries.
There is an open space just outside Nagasaki train station. A school band happened to be performing there.
Just outside the train station was a departmental store. first floor sells mostly Nagasaki food products and souveniers. We bought a couple of ButaMaan (steamed pork buns) to try.
Even Yokozuna Hakuho loves their butamaan! but I think it was only so so... tiong bahru bao tastes better...
Hotel was 2 tram stops away, but we chose to walk - took about 15 minutes.
As it was close to 230pm after we reached our hotel, and our stomachs growling, we had a quick lunch at a revolving sushi restaurant near the hotel. All plates @ 100yen.
After lunch, we took the electric tram down to Hamaguchi-Machi station (浜口町駅) to visit the Nagasaki Peace and Atomic bomb area.
First stop was the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum.
This statue located outside the museum was built in memory of the schoolchildren and teachers who were killed during the atomic bomb.
Inside the museum, you can find art pieces made from origami cranes, all done by students. It is said in ancient Japan that anyone who folds a thousand origami cranes will have their wish granted.
Next we proceeded to the Hypocenter area, the place where the atomic bomb exploded.
This is the Hypocenter Cenotaph, erected in March 1956.
On August 9, 1945
an atomic bomb exploded in the sky about 500 meters above the point where this
monument now stands.
The atomic bomb which exploded in Nagasaki was 3 days after the Hiroshima bomb. The Nagasaki bomb was even more powerful than the Hiroshima bomb, with an explosive force equivalent to 21,000 tons of TNT. The area within a 2.5 kilometer radius of the hypocenter was utterly devastated, and the rest of the city was left in ruins.
Curiosity kills the cat? not this kitty cat though..
The original ground level before the bombing was much lower, as you can see from the difference in the picture.
Testing my Canon digital SLR camera to capture the fly..
Many students come here for outfield study trips, to learn more about the atomic bombing.
The guide is explaining to students about the history of the bombing, as well as the remains of the Urakami Cathedral Wall, which was saved and rebuilt in it's present location.
Leisure stroll along the waterbanks
Ducks enjoying a swim along the river
You can walk along the riverbank to reach the famous Nagasaki Peace Park (平和公園).
The Fountain of Peace, located in Nagasaki Peace Park was constructed in August 1969, in memory of the atomic bomb victims who died searching for water and a dedication to world peace.
THE PEACE STATUE
This statue was erected by the citizens of Nagasaki in August, 1955 on the 10th anniversary of the devastation of this city by the atomic bomb. Thanks to contributions from Japan and abroad, the ten meter bronze statue, which was designed by Seibo Kitamura, was dedicated as an appeal for lasting world peace and a prayer that such tragedy would never be repeated.
The elevated right hand points to the threat of nuclear weapons, while the outstretched left hand symbolizes tranquility and world peace. Divine omnipotence and love are embodied in the sturdy physique and gentle countenance of the statue, and a prayer for the repose of the souls of all war victims is expressed in the closed eyes. Furthermore, the folded right leg symbolizes quiet meditation, while the left leg is poised for action in assisting humanity.
Sunset at the Peace Park ... no words can describe the tranquility...
Statue in memory of the atomic bomb victims 
Dinner was Chanpon at Ringer Hut, a fast food chain restaurant. Chanpon is one of Nagasaki's representative noodle dishes.
Ringer Hut was named after Frederick Ringer, an English merchant who made great contributions to the trade and industrial promotion in Nagasaki during the late 19th to early 20th century.
Nagasaki Chanpon (長崎ちゃんぽん) - tastes like mui fan with noodles instead
Sara-udon (皿うどん) - no this is not udon, but vegetables on top of dried noodles - tastes exactly like ...... sang mee
This guy has a funny hairdo... couldn't resist but to take a photo... and oh yes, above him is the Ringer Hut logo
After dinner, we took a long stroll over to the Fuchi Shrine station (foot of Mount Inasa) to take the ropeway up to Mount Inasa for a fabulous night view of Nagasaki.The ride takes about 5 minutes, and costs 700yen for one way or 1200yen for round trip.
Inasa Dake station, top of Mount Inasa (稲佐山)
Mount Inasa rises 333 meter above sea level and is famed as one of the top three night views in Japan, along with Mount Hakodate in Hokkaido and Mount Maya in Kobe.
Nagasaki Port, as seen from Mount Inasa
Nagasaki City area
Nagasaki Megami Bridge
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