Sakura Cherry Blossom Viewing Tea Ceremony

Shukkeien Garden 2-11 Kaminobori-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima-ken, Japan

Annual 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, Japan

Every 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, Japan

The impressive hi-watari-shiki fire walking ritual takes place at Daishoin Temple on Miyajima twice a year in spring and autumn.

Free

Tea harvesting and tea ceremony

Shukkeien Garden 2-11 Kaminobori-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima-ken, Japan

Watch young women pick the leave from the tea bushes in Shukkei-en Garden. Enjoy or cup of tea prepared with

¥260 – ¥600

Naki-zumo Cry Baby Sumo at Gokoku-jinja Shrine

Gokoku-jinja Shrine 2-21 Motomachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima-ken, Japan

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.

Free

Rice planting ritual and tea ceremony at Shukkei-en Garden

Shukkeien Garden 2-11 Kaminobori-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima-ken, Japan

Ritual rice planting and traditional agricultural dance performances at Shukkeien Garden in the center of Hiroshima city.

¥250 – ¥700

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony

Peace Memorial Park 1-2 Nakajima-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima-ken, Japan

Special Covid-19 measures are in place for the 2020 memorial ceremony commemorating the 75th anniversary of Hiroshima A-bombing.

Free

Ritual Fire-walking at Daigan-ji Temple, Miyajima

Daigan-ji Temple 3 Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi-shi, Hiroshima-ken, Japan

Impressive and elaborate ritual that culminates in priests and members of the public rushing across hot coals in front of

Free

Fire walking ritual at Daishoin Temple

Daisho-in Temple 210 Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi-shi, Hiroshima-ken, Japan

The impressive hi-watari-shiki fire walking ritual takes place at Daishoin Temple on Miyajima twice a year in spring and autumn.

Free