Children’s Kagura

Tōshō-gū Shrine 2-1-18 Futaba-no-sato, Higashi-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Japan

Get a good look at the kagura canon, performed by children from troupes from around the prefecture at Tōshō-gū Shrine on

Free

Goto Izumi’s Wabi-Sabi Sextertainment Tour

Organza 2F Morimoro Building, 1-4-32 Tokaichi-machi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima-ken, Japan

Goto Izumi’s latest Deep Hiroshima feature takes a walk on the wild side with a tour of some of Hiroshima's

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Yoshida Isshin Festival

Yoshida Sports Park Yoshida-cho, Akitakata-shi, Hiroshima-ken, Japan

2300 fireworks, taiko drumming, dance performances, bon odori dancing and period reenactments. Fireworks 20:50~ Postponed until the following day in

Free

A Summer Evening of Prayer & Peace

Futaba-no-sato Walk of History Higashi-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima-ken, Japan

On the night of August 5, the string of temples and shrines in Futaba-no-sato, originally constructed to protect the castle

Free

Yoshiwa Summer Festival & Fireworks

Yoshiwa Ground 737-2 Yoshiwa, , Hatsukaichi-shi, Hiroshima-ken, Japan

Kagura and 2000 fireworks in the mountains of Hatsukaichi-shi. You get a good idea of what the festival is like

Free

Setoda Summer Festival

Sunset Beach 1506-15 Tarumi, Setoda-cho, Onomichi-shi, Hiroshima-ken, Japan

This festival gets going as the sun sets - often stunning from aptly named Sunset Beach. Taiko drumming and band

Akitakata Fireworks Festival

Haji Dam Yachiyo-cho, Akitakata-shi, Hiroshima-ken, Japan

Kagura performances, a flea market and an impressive fireworks display over the water of Haji Dam. Fireworks 19:30-20:30

Free

Kagura & Taiko Drums at Kumano Brush Festival Zenyasai

Sakakiyama Shrine [榊山神社] 5-1-13 Nakamizo, Kumano-cho, Aki-gun, Hiroshima-ken, Japan

Lively kagura and Japanese taiko drum performances at Sakakiyama Shrine on the eve of the annual Kumano Fude Brush Festival.

Free

Burlesque Dinner Show

Organza 2F Morimoro Building, 1-4-32 Tokaichi-machi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima-ken, Japan

Tip-based burlesque show at Organ-za in Tokaichi.

Free

Burlesque Dinner Show

Organza 2F Morimoro Building, 1-4-32 Tokaichi-machi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima-ken, Japan

Tip-based burlesque show at Organ-za in Tokaichi.

Free

Wednesday Night Kagura

Hiroshima Prefectural Citizen's Culture Center 1-5-3 Otemachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima-ken, Japan

Join 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, Japan

Join 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, Japan

Join 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, Japan

Join local Hiroshima Kagura agura fans for a performances of this spectacular folk art in the heart of downtown Hiroshima.

¥1000

Kagura Night Market

Koi Place 1-18-3 Koi-honmachi, Nishi-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima-ken, Japan

Enjoy Hiroshima Kagura under the stars, check out the beautiful costumes on display and nibble and sip at food stalls at Koi Place in Nishi-hiroshima.

Free

Kagura Night Market

Koi Place 1-18-3 Koi-honmachi, Nishi-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima-ken, Japan

Enjoy Hiroshima Kagura under the stars, check out the beautiful costumes on display and nibble and sip at food stalls at Koi Place in Nishi-hiroshima.

Free

Kagura Night Market

Hiroshima Castle Hiroshima-shi, Japan

Enjoy 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

Innoshima Suigun Fire Festival

Innoshima Amenity Park - Shimanami Beach 57 Ohama-cho, Innoshima, Onomichi-shi, Hiroshima-ken, Japan

A 15 minute firework display over the sea is the dramatic finale to a series of elaborate reenactments of the

Free

Daishoin Candle Festival

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

Annual mantoe candle festival at Daishoin Temple on Miyajima.

Sorasaya Shrine Autumn Festival

Sorasaya-jinja Shrine 3-3-2 Honkawa-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima, Japan

This 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

Grand Inoko Matsuri

Fukuromachi Park 9 Fukuromachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima-ken, Japan

City center festival which melds tradition with art in Fukuromachi Park – centered on a 1.5 ton rock suspended by ropes attached

Free