Tondo Festivals
Burn, baby, burn! New Year decorations and talismans go up in flames on huge bonfires across the region. Read more
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Setsubun-sai at Sumiyoshi-jinja
Sumiyoshi-jinja Shrine 5-10 Sumiyoshi-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima-ken, JapanHave the smell of 1000 fish heads wafted over you by shrine maidens wielding giant fan to ward off bad
Free
Ume-mi Plum Viewing Tea Ceremony
Shukkeien Garden 2-11 Kaminobori-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima-ken, JapanThe over 100 plum trees in Shukkeien Garden that blossom in pink and white in February are tantalizing hints that,
¥600 – ¥800
[CANCELED] Cherry blossom ’yozakura’ night viewing
Shukkeien Garden 2-11 Kaminobori-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima-ken, JapanThe many varieties of cherry blossom in Shukkei-en Garden illuminated after dark. The garden is open until 9:00pm and admission
¥260
[CANCELED] Momo-mi Peach Blossom Viewing Tea Ceremony
Shukkeien Garden 2-11 Kaminobori-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima-ken, Japan
¥600
[Canceled] Takehara Bamboo Festival
Takehara Historical Preservation District 3 chome, Honmachi, Takehara-shi, Hiroshima-ken, JapanParades and lots of bamboo themed activities and performances in the streets of "bamboo town" Takehara's historical preservation district.
Free
[CANCELED] Shinjo no Hayashida Traditional Rice Planting
Shinjo Kita-hiroshima, Yamagata-gun, Hiroshima-ken, JapanShinjo's annual rice planting event is less well known than the Mibu-no-hanadaue event held in the neighboring town of Chiyoda
Free
Nanakusa-gayu at Tōshō-gū Shrine [CANCELED]
Tōshō-gū Shrine 2-1-18 Futaba-no-sato, Higashi-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Japan800 bowls of the healthy seven-herb rice porridge traditionally eaten on January 7. Available from 11am until they are all
¥300
Miyajima Tamatori Festival
Itsukushima Shrine 1-1 Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi-shi, Hiroshima-ken, JapanA bunch of almost naked men clambering on top of one another in the sea trying to capture a lucky ball on a hot summer day!
Free
Wednesday Night Kagura
Hiroshima Prefectural Citizen's Culture Center 1-5-3 Otemachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima-ken, JapanJoin local kagura fans for a performances of this spectacular folk art in the heart of Hiroshima City.
¥1000
Wednesday Night Kagura
Hiroshima Prefectural Citizen's Culture Center 1-5-3 Otemachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima-ken, JapanJoin local kagura fans and experience the spectacular folk art that is Hiroshima Kagura.
¥1000
Wednesday Night Kagura
Hiroshima Prefectural Citizen's Culture Center 1-5-3 Otemachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima-ken, JapanJoin local Hiroshima kagura fans and experience the spectacular folk art that is Hiroshima Kagura.
Free
Wednesday Night Kagura
Hiroshima Prefectural Citizen's Culture Center 1-5-3 Otemachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima-ken, JapanJoin local Hiroshima Kagura agura fans for a performances of this spectacular folk art in the heart of downtown Hiroshima.
¥1000
New Year rituals at Itsukushima Shrine
Itsukushima Shrine 1-1 Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi-shi, Hiroshima-ken, JapanTraditional New Year rituals at Itsukushima Shine on Miyajima that date from over 1000 years ago.
¥300
Setsubun-sai at Daisho-in, Miyajima
Daisho-in Temple 210 Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi-shi, Hiroshima-ken, JapanEvery year on February 3 (Setsubun) a few thousand people crowd into the precinct in front of Daisho-in Temple on
Free
Miyajima Hina Doll Festival
Miyajima Hatsukaichi-shi, Hiroshima-ken, JapanTraditional Hina dolls on display around Miyajima.
Free
Tōkasan yukata festival 2022
A limited version of the Tōkasan yukata festival returns after a 2 year COVID induced break.
Free
Lantern Floating Ceremony
Motoyasu River 1-1 Nakajima-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima-ken, JapanThe August 6 lantern floating ceremony will take place for the first time in 3 years under some restrictions.
Free
Akari Matsuri
Peace Boulevard Hiroshima-shi, JapanFree light-themed event along Hiroshima Peace Boulevard.
Free
Hiroshima Bon Dance
Hiroshima Minato Koen Park 23-53, 2 chome, Ujina-kaigan, Minami-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima-ken, JapanBon-odori are community dances, usually performed around a tall platform from which music plays and people sometimes play instruments and
Free
Kagura Night Market
Hiroshima Castle Hiroshima-shi, JapanEnjoy Hiroshima Kagura under the stars, check out the beautiful costumes on display and nibble and sip at food stalls within the grounds of Hiroshima Castle.
Free
Momote-sai
Miyajima Hatsukaichi-shi, Hiroshima-ken, JapanRitual firing of the first arrow at Omote Shrine on Miyajima is held on January 20 every year.
Free
Traditional Kogei Japan Arts Crafts Exhibition
Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum 2-22 Kaminobori-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima-ken, JapanAnnual traditional kogei art craft exhibition at Hiroshima Prefectural Museum of Art.
Kintaikyo Bridge Festival
Iwakuni Kintaikyo Bridge 1 Iwakuni, Iwakuni-shi, Yamaguchi-ken, JapanThe annual Kintai Bridge Festival in Iwakuni is an excellent way to kick off your Golden Week.
Free
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