Mantō Mitama Matsuri
Gokoku-jinja Shrine 2-21 Motomachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima-ken, Japan100 shrine maidens dance to soothe the souls of those lost to war and to wish for a good match at Hiroshima Gokoku Shrine. Kagura too!
Free
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Rice planting ritual and tea ceremony at Shukkei-en Garden
Shukkeien Garden 2-11 Kaminobori-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima-ken, JapanRitual rice planting and traditional agricultural dance performances at Shukkeien Garden in the center of Hiroshima city.
¥250 – ¥700
Onomichi Gion Festival
Onomichi Onomichi-shi, Hiroshima-ken, JapanOne of Onomichi's three major festivals. Three groups of men dressed in happi coats carrying mikoshi portable shrines make their
Free
Miyajima Kangensai
Itsukushima Shrine 1-1 Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi-shi, Hiroshima-ken, JapanThe Kangensai is Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima's biggest and most elaborate festival of the year.
Free
Yanai Goldfish Lantern Festival
Yanai Chuo, Yanai-shiThe route from Yanai Station to the Kanaya old quarter, with its many traditional white-walled storehouses, is decorated with over
Free
Kumano Fude Matsuri (Brush Festival)
Kumano Aki-gun, Hiroshima-ken, JapanIt's all about the calligraphy (and, more recently, make up) brushes at this festival which celebrates Kumano's claim to fame. One of our favorite days out in autumn.
Free
Kangetsu Moon Viewing Tea Ceremony
Shukkeien Garden 2-11 Kaminobori-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima-ken, JapanSeptember is the time for "moon viewing" or kangetsu in Japan and a moon viewing tea ceremony is held in Shukkei-en
Sorasaya Shrine Autumn Festival
Sorasaya-jinja Shrine 3-3-2 Honkawa-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima, JapanThis traditional autumn shrine festival near the city center features local businesses will be setting up stalls selling nicknacks, food and drink over the two days and Hiroshima Kagura performances in within the shrine precinct after dark.
Free
Shirakami-san Autumn Festival
Shirakami Shrine 7-24 Naka-machi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima-ken, JapanTwo nights of Hiroshima Kagura performances, street stalls and wishes for good fortune on Peace Boulevard.
Free
Onomichi Betcha Festival
Onomichi Onomichi-shi, Hiroshima-ken, JapanWhen, in 1808, plague was sweeping through the porttown of Onomichi, the lord in control at the time ordered local
Free
Autumn Leaf Viewing at Yoshimizu-en Garden
Yoshimizu-en Garden Kake, Akiota-cho, Yamagata-gun, JapanYoshimizu Garden is lovely, private garden, only open to the public on two weekends, twice a year. It is known
¥200
Hiroshima Ebisu Festival
Ebisu Shrine 5-14 Ebisu-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima, JapanEbisu Matsuri or "Ebessan" as it is locally known marks the start of Autumn in Hiroshima and is one of the city's "big three" festivals.
Free
Autumn leaves illuminated at Shukkei-en Garden
Shukkeien Garden 2-11 Kaminobori-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima-ken, JapanShukkeien Garden's beautiful annual autumn leaf illuminations are back!
¥260
Dezomeshiki New Year’s Fire Review
Hiroshima Minato Koen Park 23-53, 2 chome, Ujina-kaigan, Minami-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima-ken, JapanWatch the firefighters display their skill, see their fire engines and helicopters in action.
Free
Mid-winter Swim in front of the A-bomb Dome
A-bomb Dome Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima-ken, JapanMid-winter swim featuring samurai swimming techniques in the river in front of Hiroshima's A-bomb Dome.
Free
Firewalking ritual at Saikoku-ji Temple, Onomichi
Saikoku-ji Temple 29-27 Nishi-kubo-cho, Onomichi-shi, Hiroshima-ken, JapanGoma Ritual burning of cedar sticks followed by fire walking. Members of the public set themselves up for a fortuitous
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Tondo Festival at Gokoku Shrine
Gokoku-jinja Shrine 2-21 Motomachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima-ken, JapanHiroshima's most central and visitor-friendly new year tondo bonfire festival.
Free
Ōbukucha Tea Ceremony at Shukkeien Garden
Shukkeien Garden 2-11 Kaminobori-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima-ken, JapanA chance to enjoy traditional new year's tea in the tea house in Shukkeien Garden. Made with pickled ume plum,
¥1500
Setsubun-sai at Saikoku-ji, Onomichi
Saikoku-ji Temple 29-27 Nishi-kubo-cho, Onomichi-shi, Hiroshima-ken, JapanSetsubun festival e at Saikoku-ji Temple in Onomichi.
Free
Setsubun-sai at Gokoku-jinja
Gokoku-jinja Shrine 2-21 Motomachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima-ken, JapanAfter a cleansing ritual to ward off evil spirits and bring in good luck performed in the shrine building which
Free
Setsubun-sai at Sorasaya Shrine, Hiroshima
Sorasaya-jinja Shrine 3-3-2 Honkawa-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima, JapanAnnual mame-maki throwing out of good luck beans and other goodies to commemorate Setsubun at Sorasaya Shrine.
Free
Hadaka Naked Man Festival in Okayama
Saidaiji Temple 3-8-8 Saidaiji-naka, Higashi-ku, Okayama-shi, Okayama-ken, Japan9,000 men dressed only in loincloths crowd into Saidaiji Temple in Okayama in the hope of grabbing one of two sacred talismans to ensure a year of luck and good fortune.
Free
Sakura Cherry Blossom Viewing Tea Ceremony
Shukkeien Garden 2-11 Kaminobori-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima-ken, JapanAnnual sakura Cherry Blossom Viewing Tea Ceremony at the Seifukan tea house in Shukkei-en Garden.
¥700
Cherry Blossom Viewing at the Japan Mint
Japan Mint, Hiroshima Branch 6-3-1 Itsukaichi chuo, Saiki-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima-ken, JapanEvery year, the Hiroshima branch of the Japan Mint in Itsukaichi opens up its grounds to the public to enjoy its many late-blooming cherry blossoms.
Free
Fire walking ritual at Daishoin Temple
Daisho-in Temple 210 Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi-shi, Hiroshima-ken, JapanThe impressive hi-watari-shiki fire walking ritual takes place at Daishoin Temple on Miyajima twice a year in spring and autumn.
Free