Onomichi Akari Matsuri
Onomichi Onomichi-shi, Hiroshima-ken, JapanEvery autumn, for one night only, the backstreets of Onomichi are illuminated with 30,000 candles.
Every autumn, for one night only, the backstreets of Onomichi are illuminated with 30,000 candles.
As the annual chrysanthemum viewing tea ceremony at Shukkei-en Garden is held on the November 3 Bunka-no-hi or "Culture Day"
Impressive and elaborate ritual that culminates in priests and members of the public rushing across hot coals in front of
The impressive hi-watari-shiki fire walking ritual takes place at Daishoin Temple on Miyajima twice a year in spring and autumn.
Momiji maple viewing tea ceremony at Shukkei-en Garden. ¥260 garden entrance fee also required. Photo: ©Shukkei-en Garden
Living in wooden houses, closely clustered together along narrow streets, for centuries, fear of calamitous fires is deeply ingrained in
New Year rituals at Gokoku Shrine, next to Hiroshima Castle.
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.
Have the smell of 1000 fish heads wafted over you by shrine maidens wielding giant fan to ward off bad