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SUMMARY:Fire walking ritual at Daishoin Temple
DESCRIPTION:Photo: Lance Cpl. Benjamin Pryer \nThe impressive hi-watari-shiki fire walking ritual takes place at Daishoin Temple on Miyajima twice a year in spring and autumn. \nThe autumn ceremony is held on November 15\, just as the autumn leaves are usually starting to look their best\, every year. \nReadings from the 8000 verse Perfection of Wisdom Sutra begin at 11am and extravagant Saito-goma rituals begin around 1pm in the temple forecourt with a purification offering to the alter and the chanting of sutras. This is followed by two Buddhist monks circling the area with swords and then shooting 7 arrows into the air which the worshippers struggle to retrieve. Lastly\, while mountain priests blow conch shells\, the pile of cypress branches is ignited. After the fire burns down and only red coals remain\, the head Buddhist monk\, followed by the mountain monks and worshippers\, walk barefoot across the coals chanting a prayer for good health and fortune. \nMembers of the public are welcome to cross the ashes barefoot.
URL:https://gethiroshima.com/event/fire-walking-ritual-daishoin-temple-november/
LOCATION:Daisho-in Temple\, 210 Miyajima-cho\, Hatsukaichi-shi\, Hiroshima-ken\, 739-0592\, Japan
CATEGORIES:Culture,Free,Spitituality,Top,Traditional
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Night Kagura
DESCRIPTION:If you are in Hiroshima City on a Wednesday\, Wednesday Night Kagura is not to be missed and at only 1\,800 yen\, it is a real bargain! \n \nEvery Wednesday\, one of Hiroshima’s approximately 300 Kagura troupes come into the city to perform a 45-minute play. The plays\, which are based on Japanese myths\, legends\, and historical events\, may vary\, but the shows are always thrilling.  \nExpect demons\, multi-headed serpents\, dazzling special effects\, and lightning-fast costume changes. \nIn contrast with other forms of classical and folk theater in Japan\, Hiroshima Kagura\, with its action sequences and driving percussive rhythms\, is highly entertaining even without knowledge of Japanese. There is an English-speaking MC on hand to help explain things and English subtitles are displayed above the stage. \nFor an even more memorable night\, sign up for to go backstage after the show to talk with the performers\, check out the amazing costumes\, and take souvenir photos. Buy tickets and check backstage tour availability by clicking on the KLOOK and Viator links below. \n\n \n  \nWednesday Night Kagura Performance Confirmed Performances\nz\nOctober 2026 \n・ October 21  Momijigari (Maple Viewing) | Buy tickets on KLOOK | Viator \n・ October 28  Yamata no Orochi (The Eight-headed Serpent) | Buy tickets on KLOOK | Viator \nNovember 2026 \n・ November 4  Katsuragizan (Mt. Katsuragi feat. the Spider Demon) | Buy tickets on KLOOK | Viator \n・ November 11  Jinrin (The Winged Demon)  | Buy tickets on KLOOK | Viator \n・ November 18  Oeyamasoushi (Mt. Oe)  | Buy tickets on KLOOK | Viator \n・ November 25  Modoribashi (Modori Bridge) feat. the spider demon | Buy tickets on KLOOK | Viator \nDecember 2026 \n・ December 2  TBC | Buy tickets on KLOOK | Viator \n・ December 9  TBC  | Buy tickets on KLOOK | Viator \n・ December 16  TBC  | Buy tickets on KLOOK | Viator \n・ December 23  TBC | Buy tickets on KLOOK | Viator\n  \nWednesday Night Kagura Visitor Information\n\nDoors open: 18:00\nShow starts: 19:00\nShow ends: Approx. 19:45\n\n  \nTickets\nOnline via KLOOK \nConvenient online booking that secures seating in a premium seating area available on KLOOK ¥1\,800 (backstage tour 3\,000 yen) \nCheaper prices available through Japanese ticket outlets\nTicketpia at 7-11 P-code 562-446 [ja]\nReserved seats: 1\,200 yen\nUnreserved seats: 1\,000 yen \nOn the day:\nUnreserved seating ¥1\,500 from 18:00 \n  \nAbout video and photography\n\nPhotos OK\, but please refrain from using a flash\nPlease refrain from using tripods or camera stands\nRecording and posting on social media with phones is permitted for clips up to 2-minutes long\nUsing photos or videos for commercial purposes is prohibited\n\n  \nHiroshima Prefectural Citizens Culture Center
URL:https://gethiroshima.com/event/wednesday-night-kagura-2/2026-11-18/
LOCATION:Hiroshima Prefectural Citizen’s Culture Center\, 1-5-3 Otemachi\, Naka-ku\, Hiroshima-shi\, Hiroshima-ken\, 730-0051\, Japan
CATEGORIES:Culture,Family,Kagura,Performance
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SUMMARY:Autumn leaves illuminated at Shukkei-en Garden
DESCRIPTION:Autumn leaf viewing after dark at Shukkei-en Garden’s beautiful annual autumn leaf illuminations. \n \n\nGarden is open 09:00-21:00\nIllumination 17:00-21:00*\nFinal admission 20:30\n\n*The garden closes for a short time to prepare for the illuminations each evening at 17:00 \nNiwa Cafe open on the lawn area 4pm – 20:00 (last order) \nSee our photo feature on the illuminations here. \n 
URL:https://gethiroshima.com/event/autumn-leaves-illuminated-at-shukkei-en-garden/
LOCATION:Shukkeien Garden\, 2-11 Kaminobori-cho\, Naka-ku\, Hiroshima-shi\, Hiroshima-ken\, 730-0014\, Japan
CATEGORIES:Culture,Family,Traditional
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SUMMARY:Dezomeshiki New Year's Fire Review
DESCRIPTION:Every year at the end of the New Year holidays\, a fun event showcasing the skill of our local firefighters is on display for everyone to enjoy. \n \nThe event in Japanese is called dezome-shiki [消防出初式] and includes a parade\, demonstration of Edo-era ladder acrobatics (hashigo-nori)\, fire fighting and helicopter rescue demonstrations\, and an impressive grand finale. \nGreat fun for families with kids\, but anyone is welcome to join – there are no admission charges. \nThe display is held at Ujina Minato Park in front of Hiroshima Port Terminal. \nSchedule of events \n\n10:00-10:15 Parade\n10:15-10:40 Ceremony\, speeches\n10:50-12:00 Traditional fire fighter acrobatics and training exercises display\n\nThe  event will go ahead in light rain\, but will be cancelled if rain turns heavy. \nSee more photos from past dezome-shiki here. \n 
URL:https://gethiroshima.com/event/firefighters-expo/
LOCATION:Hiroshima Minato Koen Park\, 23-53\, 2 chome\, Ujina-kaigan\, Minami-ku\, Hiroshima-shi\, Hiroshima-ken\, 734-0011\, Japan
CATEGORIES:Culture,Family,Festivals,Free,New Year
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SUMMARY:Tondo Festival at Gokoku Shrine
DESCRIPTION:Big tondo bonfire which lets off some huge snaps\, crackles and pops\, as well as some powerful heat. \n \nThe fire fighters who keep things under control look very cool in their traditional gear. This is one tondo festival where you really don’t have to worry about looking like a tourist. \nRead more about Tondo here.
URL:https://gethiroshima.com/event/tondo-festival-at-gokoku-shrine/
LOCATION:Gokoku-jinja Shrine\, 2-21 Motomachi\, Naka-ku\, Hiroshima-shi\, Hiroshima-ken\, 730-0011\, Japan
CATEGORIES:Culture,Family,Festivals,Free,New Year,Top,Traditional
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SUMMARY:Fire walking ritual at Daishoin Temple
DESCRIPTION:The impressive hi-watari-shiki fire walking ritual takes place at Daishoin Temple on Miyajima twice a year in spring and autumn. \nThe spring event is held on April 15\, no matter what day of the week it is. \nReadings from the 8000 verse Perfection of Wisdom Sutra begin at 11am and extravagant Saito-goma rituals begin around 1pm in the temple forecourt with a purification offering to the alter and the chanting of sutras. This is followed by two Buddhist monks circling the area with swords and then shooting 7 arrows into the air which the worshippers struggle to retrieve. Lastly\, while mountain priests blow conch shells\, the pile of cypress branches is ignited. After the fire burns down and only red coals remain\, the head Buddhist monk\, followed by the mountain monks and worshippers\, walk barefoot across the coals chanting a prayer for good health and fortune. \nMembers of the public are welcome to cross the ashes barefoot. \nPhoto: Lance Cpl. Benjamin Pryer \n 
URL:https://gethiroshima.com/event/walking-over-fire-ceremony-april/
LOCATION:Daisho-in Temple\, 210 Miyajima-cho\, Hatsukaichi-shi\, Hiroshima-ken\, 739-0592\, Japan
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SUMMARY:Naki-zumo Cry Baby Sumo at Gokoku-jinja Shrine
DESCRIPTION:What better way to celebrate Children’s Day than by dressing your baby up in funny clothes and making them cry in front of a big crowd.\n  \n \nParticipation is limited to babies 6-18 months old whose parents have paid the ¥5000 entry fee.
URL:https://gethiroshima.com/event/naki-zumo-cry-baby-sumo-at-gokoku-jinja-shrine/
LOCATION:Gokoku-jinja Shrine\, 2-21 Motomachi\, Naka-ku\, Hiroshima-shi\, Hiroshima-ken\, 730-0011\, Japan
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