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Nagasaki Historic site

Site of the Former Urakami Branch of Nagasaki Prison

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This site preserves prison ruins, a stark reminder of the atomic bombing's devastation and human cost.

Site of the Former Urakami Branch of Nagasaki Prison
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What it is

  • A relic of the former Urakami Branch of Nagasaki Prison.
  • Established in September 1927.
  • All 134 people inside died during the atomic bombing.
  • Preserves remains of a facility 100 meters from the atomic bomb hypocenter.

What to see

  • Concrete outer wall foundation remains outside Peace Park's 'Zone of Prayer'.
  • Red brick detention center foundation remains on the park's south side.
  • Preserved remains cover approximately 1100 square meters.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

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