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April 2017
HIS International Festival
Family fun awaits at the international festival- international foods, games in English, flea market bargains, entertainment and much more
Find out more »World Beer and Gourmet Stadium
10 days of import beers, food stalls and oompah bands in a city center car park beer garden on the site of the old baseball stadium. System Pay a ¥1000 deposit for a beer glass. Pay to have your glass filled with various beers from around the world. Return your glass and get your ¥1000 deposit back. Opening hours: Weekdays: 15:00-21:00 Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: 11:00-21:00 URL: http://www.htv.jp/beerstadium/index.html Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worldbeerhtv
Find out more »June 2017
Kamiya-cho Blueberry Farm
City center blueberry farm on the roof of the Sunmall shopping mall on Hondori shopping arcade (Peace Park end). Blueberry picking: First come first serve on weekends. Reservations taken on weekdays. Open: 11:00-17:00 Facebook Page
Find out more »September 2017
Hiroshima Oktoberfest
The old baseball stadium site is being put to good use while the powers that be argue about how the space will be underused in the future. For two weeks anyway - a range of German beers and some local favorites, around 70 in all, with food and oompah bands too. System Exchange ¥1000 for a special beer glass and pay to have it filled with the beers of your choice (be warned though, the German beers don't come cheap).…
Find out more »November 2017
Hiroshima Ramen Stadium Stage 2
The second stage of a two part event overseen by Japan's "Ramen King" Ishigami Hideyuki. 9 purveyors of the mega-popular noodle dish from around the country set up shop on the site of the old baseball stadium. All dishes are ¥750. Buy a ticket and select your stall. Pay for any toppings or extras with cash. Open: 11:00-20:00 Weekdays 10:00-21:00 Saturday & Sunday Closes at 19:00 on November 12 Side dishes and sweets also on sale.
Find out more »December 2017
New Year’s Eve Himalayan Buffet Dinner
Himalayan dinner duffer on New Year's Eve at KeMBY’S. Drinks ¥500, pay as you go. All-you-can-eat buffet ¥2000 Mutton Curry, Veg Curry, Salad, BBQ Chicken Tikka, Choila, Rice, Momo ( one plate per person), Dessert Buffet 19:00 - 22:00 Regular menu not available. Reservation required.
Find out more »January 2018
Hiroshima Minato Marché
Outdoor market in Ujina held every 1st and 3rd Sunday. Fresh local produce and food stalls. The first Minato Marche of the year is all about local oysters! Find out more about Hiroshima's winter oyster festivals here.
Find out more »February 2018
Hiroshima Minato Marché
Outdoor market in Ujina held every 1st and 3rd Sunday. Fresh local produce and food stalls.
Find out more »November 2018
Grand Inoko Matsuri
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. The festival was resurrected in 2013 after a 17 year hiatus. The schedule below is based on that of the 2017 event. Please check back for updates. Saturday, November 3 Food stalls open Kids Inoko parade along Hondori and Kinzagai arcades (starting from Fukuromachi Park 15:00 Raising the great rock (family version) 19:00 Grand Inoko Festival…
Find out more »Chrysanthemum Tea Ceremony at Shukkei-en Garden
As the annual chrysanthemum viewing tea ceremony at Shukkei-en Garden is held on the November 3 Bunka-no-hi or "Culture Day" holiday, entrance to the garden is free. You can experience a tea ceremony in the beautiful Seifukan tea house or opt for the more relaxed outdoor setting. There is also large ornamental chrysanthemum display. Photo: © Shukkei-en Garden
Find out more »January 2019
Night Museum Sake, Kimono & Culture
Warm up with some hot local sake and view enjoy some impressionist masterpieces while dressed in kimono at the Hiroshima Museum of Art.
Find out more »April 2019
Night Museum Sake Tasting & Kimono
Warm up with some hot local sake and view enjoy some impressionist masterpieces while dressed in kimono at the Hiroshima Museum of Art.
Find out more »May 2019
The Trunk Market
Well put together market offering high quality (though not cheap) artisanal goods, designer clothing and food and drink - local and from around the country - in the center of Hiroshima city. Cancelled in the event of rain. The Trunk Market Facebook Saturday, May 18 11:00-20:00 Sunday, May 19 11:00-17:00
Find out more »Nihonshu Sansan Downtown Sake Festival
This sake festival organised by Yagenbori liquor store Yamatoya is one of our favorite events of the year. It is far more compact than the annual sake festival in Saijo, and the 30 or so boutique brewers bring nothing less than their top varieties, it is an excellent opportunity to try 100 or so of the best sakes in the country, poured by the people who take such care in making it. There is a really relaxed atmosphere,…
Find out more »June 2019
Night Museum Sake Tasting & Yukata
Warm up with some hot local sake and view enjoy some impressionist masterpieces while dressed in yukata summer kimono at the Hiroshima Museum of Art.
Find out more »July 2019
Tanabata Tea Ceremony at Shukkei-en Garden
Tea ceremony in Shukkei-en Garden's Seifukan tea house.
Find out more »September 2019
Night Museum Sake, Kimono & Culture
Enjoy some local sake and view enjoy some impressionist masterpieces while dressed in kimono at the Hiroshima Museum of Art.
Find out more »October 2019
Hiroshima Food Festival
Hundreds of stalls hawking every food product from every part of the prefecture around Hiroshima Castle and in Chuo-koen Park for two days. As I'm sure you know, Japanese people love nothing more than a bit of food tourism, so it can get pretty busy with thousands of people crammed between the tents pumping out mouth-watering smells and the castle moat. There are also boat rides around the castle, a big flea market as well as some live music and…
Find out more »November 2019
Thanksgiving dinners at Molly Malone’s and Southern Cross
Thanksgiving tucker and good cheer in Hiroshima city provided by Molly Malone's and Southern Cross. On November 22 and 23, Molly's are offering roast turkey and ham served with roast potatoes, mixed veg, gravy and cranberry sauce for Y1500. Vegetarian options are also available, as is takeout. Southern Cross have an all-you-can-eat buffet style dinner for ¥150 between 7pm and 9pm on November 22. (Maybe cheaper if you make a reservation in advance - it isn't clear from the notice…
Find out more »Thanksgiving Dinner at Molly Malone’s
Turkey and ham roast dinners at Molly Malone's for Thanksgiving. Served Thursday and Friday while stocks last. There's also live music on Friday night from the Hanz Araki Trio.
Find out more »December 2019
German-style Xmas Market
3 days of mulled wine, beer, sausage, stollen, music and more at the base of the Urban View Grand Tower.
Find out more »February 2020
Miyajima Oyster Festival
One of Miyajima's specialities is oyster, and every year on the second weekend in February, some of the juiciest are served up at rock bottom prices. Also traditional taiko drumming performances on the Sunday. Held in front of the ferry terminal on Miyajima so you can't miss it. 10:00-15:00 Read in more detail about this festival here and get the low down on all the oyster festivals in the region here.
Find out more »October 2020
Saijo Sake Matsuri [CANCELLED]
Become a connoisseur of Japanese sake in two days... or just get smashed.
Find out more »November 2020
Free Online Sake Tasting Event
Enjoy 5 kinds of local sake and learn more about Japan's national drink in this free online sake tasting event.
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