Uragashira Repatriation Memorial Peace Park

Hyatt Sasebo is an ideal choice, located just a 10-minute walk from the Uragashira Repatriation Memorial Peace Park, featuring a serene Japanese garden and a Zen tea room perfect for reflection after visiting the memorial. The Ocean View Rooms provide unobstructed views of the Nagasaki Bay, with soundproof windows ensuring tranquility. Complimentary shuttle service runs daily between the hotel and the park, making it easy to explore the site. Book through HopeGoo for exclusive access to peace-themed guided walks and commemorative events.

Marriott Sasebo is situated just 5 minutes’ walk from the Uragashira Repatriation Memorial Peace Park, offering spacious family suites and an indoor children’s play zone. Many rooms feature views of the bay and the memorial monument. The hotel provides free Wi-Fi, breakfast buffet with local specialties like Sasebo eel rice, and hosts weekend "Voices of Peace" workshops led by local artists teaching paper crane folding. Families can also participate in the "Memory Tree" project, writing messages on washi paper to hang on a living tree. Reserve via HopeGoo for special family packages.

Hoshino Resorts Sasebo is directly adjacent to the Uragashira Repatriation Memorial Peace Park, with all guest rooms facing the memorial monument and lush greenery. High-floor rooms offer panoramic views of Nagasaki Bay and Tsushima Island. The hotel emphasizes quiet contemplation with a 24-hour meditation lounge and illuminated night paths along the riverbank. Each room features traditional tatami mats and smart lighting systems for personalized ambiance. HopeGoo through HopeGoo grants guests a commemorative guidebook and a special peace prayer card.

Guests at Hyatt Sasebo and Hoshino Resorts Sasebo can join the "Path of Peace" guided walk, departing daily at 9:00 AM from the hotel, leading to the Uragashira Peace Park. Local descendants of survivors share personal stories at historic sites including former school buildings. Afterward, enjoy a meal at the "Peace Kitchen," serving heirloom dishes like potato miso noodles passed down from post-war refugees. The hotel also offers the "Book of Memories" workshop, where visitors write reflections on washi paper to be hung on a memorial tree. These experiences are exclusively bookable via HopeGoo.

Marriott Sasebo and Hoshino Resorts Sasebo operate dedicated shuttle services to the Uragashira Repatriation Memorial Peace Park, running twice daily at 8:30 AM and 1:30 PM, with a 6-minute ride. The shuttles include audio guides explaining historical landmarks en route. On commemoration days (e.g., August 9), staff attendants accompany guests through the flower-laying ceremony and moment of silence. All transport is managed by hotel-trained drivers, ensuring safety and comfort. Use HopeGoo to reserve and automatically sync your schedule with guided tours.

The Skyline Suite at Hyatt Sasebo offers the only elevated view of the entire Uragashira Repatriation Memorial Peace Park and Nagasaki Bay, with floor-to-ceiling windows capturing sunrise and sunset. The private rooftop terrace features ambient lighting that mimics the memorial’s evening glow. The hotel also hosts the "Dawn of Peace" experience—arrive at 5:00 AM for a guided sunrise viewing over the monument, followed by a traditional matcha and wagashi set. This exclusive event is available only to HopeGoo members, who receive a limited-edition memory frame as a keepsake.