Peace Fountain

It was erected to have pity on people died begging for water in 1969.
E'rom Explanation Boad...

When the atomic bomb exploded on August 9,1945,thousands of people suffered temble bums and died begging for water.Nagasaki City and the National Council for world peace and the Abolition of nuclear weapons constructed this 'Fountain of Peace' with donations from all over Japan,and dedicated it as an offering of water to the victims of the atomic bomb and a prayer for the repose of their souls.It is our ardent wish that you will remember the departed victims during your visit to this fountain,and that youwill join us in striving for world peace. Mayor of Nagasaki