Sannō Shrine, Nagasaki

Name: Sannō Shrine
Address: Nagasaki, Japan

#22 among attractions in Nagasaki

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The Sannō Shrine, located about 800 metres south-east of the atomic bomb hypocentre in Nagasaki, is noted for its one-legged stone torii at the shrine entrance. ()

Local name: 山王神社 Coordinates: 32°46'3"N, 129°52'8"E

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Sannō Shrine – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nagasaki Peace Park, Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum, Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Mount Inasa.

0.7 miNW
Commemorative park honoring bomb victims
Nagasaki Peace Park, Nagasaki
18 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...
0.5 miNW
Exhibits about the 1945 nuclear attack
Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum, Nagasaki
12 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...
0.6 miN
Catholic church and WWII atomic bomb site
Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Nagasaki
16 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...
1.5 miSW
Natural attraction, Mountain, Park
Mount Inasa, Nagasaki
40 min walk • Mount Inasa, a prominent hill located in the vibrant city of Nagasaki, Japan, offers one of the most stunning night views in the country. The hill, rising to a modest height of 333 meters, provides a panoramic vista of Nagasaki's cityscape, a sight so breathtaking that...
1.3 miSE
Prominent Shinto shrine with many stairs
Suwa Shrine, Nagasaki
33 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...
0.9 miS
Memorial to Christians executed in 1597
Twenty-Six Martyrs Museum and Monument, Nagasaki
23 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.
1.2 miSE
Culture museum devoted to Nagasaki
Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture, Nagasaki
30 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".
0.4 miNW
Monument to victims of the atomic bomb
Nagasaki National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims, Nagasaki
11 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.
~800 ftS
Cemetery
Sakamoto International Cemetery, Nagasaki
4 min walk • The Sakamoto International Cemetery is located in Sakamoto in the Urakami area of the city of Nagasaki, Japan. The cemetery for foreigners was established following the 1888 closure of an earlier burial ground near the international quarter of the city. It is administered by the city government.
1.1 miSE
Historic Zen Buddhist temple complex
Shōfuku-ji, Nagasaki
29 min walk • Shōfuku-ji is an Ōbaku Zen temple in Nagasaki, Nagasaki, Japan. Its honorary sangō prefix is Manjusan. It was founded by Tetsushin Dōhan, the grandson of Ingen, with support from Nagasaki bugyō and Chinese merchants, and construction was completed in 1677.
1 miS
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Fukusai-ji, Nagasaki
27 min walk • Fukusai-ji is an Ōbaku Zen temple in Nagasaki, Nagasaki, Japan. Its honorary sangō prefix is Bunshizan. Founded in 1628 and later destroyed in 1945, Fukusai-ji has since been reconstructed in the shape of a turtle with an 18-metre high aluminium alloy statue of Kannon, the Bodhisattva of compassion.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sannō Shrine?

Nearby attractions include Sakamoto International Cemetery, Nagasaki (4 min walk), Nagasaki National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims, Nagasaki (11 min walk), Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum, Nagasaki (12 min walk), Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Nagasaki (16 min walk).

How to get to Sannō Shrine by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sannō Shrine:

Tram

University Hospital • Lines: 長崎電気軌道1号系統, 長崎電気軌道2号系統, 長崎電気軌道3号系統 (8 min walk)
Urakami Station • Lines: 長崎電気軌道1号系統, 長崎電気軌道2号系統, 長崎電気軌道3号系統 (8 min walk)

Train

Urakami (10 min walk)
Nagasaki (27 min walk)

Bus

長崎バス大橋営業所 (25 min walk)
Nagasaki Eki-mae (27 min walk)