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The streets of Takehara's beautiful Edo period historic preservation district are illuminated by bamboo candles for two nights.
When, in 1808, plague was sweeping through the porttown of Onomichi, the lord in control at the time ordered local
Impressive and elaborate ritual that culminates in priests and members of the public rushing across hot coals in front of
1.4 million colored LED illuminations light to Hiroshima Peace Boulevard and the city center for 2 months.
The impressive hi-watari-shiki fire walking ritual takes place at Daishoin Temple on Miyajima twice a year in spring and autumn.
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.
Teams from all 47 prefectures battle it out in this annual 48km road relay on an out-and-back course between Hiroshima Peace Park and Miyajima-guchi.
Ritual firing of the first arrow at Omote Shrine on Miyajima is held on January 20 every year.
