Kyushu Road Trip: Discovering Nagasaki’s Past & Present; Hidden Christians, Atomic Bomb Museum

Hello everybody! 👋 Welcome back to Gibbon Travelogue. I’m Lilian, and I’m Gilbert. Today, we’re in Nagasaki, a city unlike any other in Japan. 🇯🇵 This is the fifth and final episode of our Kyushu Road Trip series! After exploring Kumamoto and the mighty Mount Aso, we journey westward into Nagasaki, a place filled with deep history, resilience, and faith. ✨ In this episode, we explore: 00:00 Seibo-no-Kishi Monastery – founded by St. Maximilian Kolbe, whose story of sacrifice continues to inspire 01:52 Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum – a sobering reminder of the city’s devastation in 1945 04:27 Monument & Museum of the 26 Martyrs – honouring the Christians who gave their lives for their faith 07:28 Museum of the 26 Martyrs 08:43 St. Philip’s Church 11:02 Urakami Cathedral – landmarks of Japan’s Christian heritage 11:59 Ōura Cathedral – Japan’s oldest standing church and UNESCO World Heritage Site 13:41 Dejima Wharf 16:18 Dejima Island – once Japan’s only window to the outside world during its era of isolation 17:00 Nagasaki Peace Park 19:27 Hypocenter Park – symbols of remembrance and hope for a world without nuclear weapons 21:40 A stop at Umegae Sake Brewery, where traditions from the Edo period live on through sake and whiskey making 22:35 Along the way, we also enjoy Nagasaki’s modern charm with shopping, local dining, and relaxing at the Hilton Nagasaki. 💡 Nagasaki is more than just a city—it’s a living story of tragedy, faith, resilience, and peace. 🙏 Thank you for joining us on this unforgettable Kyushu road trip adventure. We hope you’ve enjoyed the series as much as we enjoyed making it. If you liked this video, don’t forget to Like 👍, Comment 💬, and Subscribe 🔔 to Gibbon Travelogue for more journeys around the world. 🌏 Until next time—mata ne, and safe travels! Love Gilbert & Lilian @gibbontravelogue #Kyushu #Nagasaki #JapanTravel #RoadTripJapan #GibbonTravelogue #AtomicBombMuseum #OuraCathedral #Dejima #TravelVlog