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Throw yourself into the Halloween spirit at Yokogawa's Zombie Night festival. Zombie themed stalls, shows and a chance to get zombied-up.
Two nights of Hiroshima Kagura performances, street stalls and wishes for good fortune on Peace Boulevard.
When, in 1808, plague was sweeping through the porttown of Onomichi, the lord in control at the time ordered local
City center festival which melds tradition with art in Fukuromachi Park – centered on a 1.5 ton rock suspended by ropes attached to 88 bamboo trees.
Impressive and elaborate ritual that culminates in priests and members of the public rushing across hot coals in front of
Ebisu 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.
New Year rituals at Gokoku Shrine, next to Hiroshima Castle.
Traditional New Year rituals at Itsukushima Shine on Miyajima that date from over 1000 years ago.
Hiroshima's most central and visitor-friendly new year tondo bonfire festival.
Ritual firing of the first arrow at Omote Shrine on Miyajima is held on January 20 every year.
