Nagasaki Junshin Catholic University, Nagasaki

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Nagasaki Junshin Catholic University is a private university in Nagasaki, Nagasaki, Japan, established in 1950. Junshin means "Immaculate Heart of Mary" in English. The school is one of the most important Catholic schools in Japan. ()

Local name: 長崎純心大学 Coordinates: 32°47'55"N, 129°54'36"E

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235 MitsuyamachoNagasaki 852-8558 Japan

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+81 95-846-0102

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Nearby attractions include: Nagasaki Peace Park, Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum, Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Suwa Shrine.

3.1 miSW
Commemorative park honoring bomb victims
Nagasaki Peace Park, Nagasaki
81 min walk • Nagasaki Peace Park, nestled in the historically rich city of Nagasaki, Japan, stands as a profound symbol of peace and a poignant reminder of the tragic consequences of war. The park was established to commemorate the devastating atomic bombing on August 9, 1945...
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Exhibits about the 1945 nuclear attack
Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum, Nagasaki
83 min walk • The Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum stands as a poignant reminder of the catastrophic consequences of nuclear warfare, located in the city of Nagasaki, Japan. This somber museum is dedicated to the second atomic bomb that was dropped on August 9, 1945, which devastated the...
2.9 miSW
Catholic church and WWII atomic bomb site
Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Nagasaki
74 min walk • Nestled in the historic city of Nagasaki, Japan, the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, also known as Ōura Church, stands as a testament to the enduring faith and complex history of Christianity in the country. This Roman Catholic church, recognized as a symbol of the...
3.5 miSW
Prominent Shinto shrine with many stairs
Suwa Shrine, Nagasaki
90 min walk • Suwa Shrine, nestled in the heart of Nagasaki, Japan, is a revered Shinto sanctuary that stands as a testament to the city's spiritual heritage. This sacred site, imbued with tranquility and tradition, offers a serene escape from the bustling city life and a glimpse...
4.2 miS
Zen temple with Ming-era architecture
Sōfuku-ji, Nagasaki
107 min walk • Nestled within the vibrant city of Nagasaki, Japan, Sōfuku-ji is a testament to the rich cultural tapestry that characterizes the region. This historic temple, an exemplar of Ming Dynasty architecture, was founded in 1629 by a Chinese monk as a place of worship for...
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Exhibits on physician Philip von Siebold
Siebold Memorial Museum, Nagasaki
80 min walk • Siebold Memorial Museum was opened in Nagasaki city in 1989 in honour of Philipp Franz von Siebold's great contributions to the development of modern science in Japan.
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Memorial to Christians executed in 1597
Twenty-Six Martyrs Museum and Monument, Nagasaki
96 min walk • The Twenty-Six Martyrs Museum and Monument were built on Nishizaka Hill in Nagasaki, Japan in June 1962 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the canonization by the Roman Catholic Church of the Christians executed on the site on February 5, 1597.
3.6 miSW
Culture museum devoted to Nagasaki
Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture, Nagasaki
93 min walk • The Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture in Nagasaki, Japan is one of the few museums in Japan devoted to the theme of "overseas exchange".
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Stone arch bridge dating to 1634
Megane Bridge, Nagasaki
101 min walk • Meganebashi or Spectacles Bridge, over the Nakashima River was built in Nagasaki in 1634 by the Chinese monk Mokusunyoujo who was in the second generation of Chinese monks living at Kofukuji Temple.
3.2 miSW
Monument to victims of the atomic bomb
Nagasaki National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims, Nagasaki
82 min walk • The Nagasaki National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims is a commemorative monument in Nagasaki, Japan, situated next to its Atomic Bomb Museum. The Peace Park is nearby.
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Revered temple complex built in 1624
Kofukuji, Nagasaki
98 min walk • Kōfuku-ji or Tōmeizan Kōfuku-ji is a Buddhist temple of the Ōbaku school of Zen established in 1624 in Nagasaki, Japan. It is an important cultural asset designated by the government.