Emperor’s Cup Inter Prefectural Men’s Ekiden
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.
Free
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8 Times New Year Special
EIGHT Supperclub 6 floor Leisure Bldg, 1-9 Shintenchi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima Pref, JapanKyoto Jazz Massive who are currently celebrating their 30th anniversary on the circuit join local DJs at Eight Supperclub for
Hiroshima Import Automobile Show
Green Arena Naka-ku, Hiroshima city, JapanFancy and vintage cars on display at the annual Hiroshima import car show at in Green Arena. Open 10:00-18:00 on
¥1300
Ōbukucha Tea Ceremony at Shukkeien Garden
Shukkeien Garden 2-11 Kaminobori-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima-ken, JapanA chance to enjoy traditional new year's tea in the tea house in Shukkeien Garden. Made with pickled ume plum,
¥1500
Setsubun-sai at Saikoku-ji, Onomichi
Saikoku-ji Temple 29-27 Nishi-kubo-cho, Onomichi-shi, Hiroshima-ken, JapanSetsubun festival e at Saikoku-ji Temple in Onomichi.
Free
Setsubun-sai at Gokoku-jinja
Gokoku-jinja Shrine 2-21 Motomachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima-ken, JapanAfter a cleansing ritual to ward off evil spirits and bring in good luck performed in the shrine building which
Free
Setsubun-sai at Sorasaya Shrine, Hiroshima
Sorasaya-jinja Shrine 3-3-2 Honkawa-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima, JapanAnnual mame-maki throwing out of good luck beans and other goodies to commemorate Setsubun at Sorasaya Shrine.
Free
Mihara Daruma Festival (Shinmei-ichi)
North side of JR Mihara Station 1-1-1 Shiromachi, Mihara-shi, Hiroshima-ken, JapanDuring the 3-day Mihara Daruma Festival the streets are taken over by stalls selling lucky daruma dolls and every kind
Free
Hadaka Naked Man Festival in Okayama
Saidaiji Temple 3-8-8 Saidaiji-naka, Higashi-ku, Okayama-shi, Okayama-ken, Japan9,000 men dressed only in loincloths crowd into Saidaiji Temple in Okayama in the hope of grabbing one of two sacred talismans to ensure a year of luck and good fortune.
Free
Kiyomori Festival
Miyajima Hatsukaichi-shi, Hiroshima-ken, JapanThe annual samurai parade through the streets of Miyajima and Itsukushima Shrine.
Free
Cherry blossoms illuminated at Shukkei-en Garden
Shukkeien Garden 2-11 Kaminobori-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima-ken, JapanShukkeien Garden's annual illumination of its beautiful sakura cherry blossoms.
English Pub Quiz
Molly Malone's 1-20 Shintenchi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima, Hiroshima-ken, JapanHiroshima's only pub quiz (in English too!) at Hiroshima's Irish pub Molly Malone's
Free
Film: Oppenheimer
Hatchoza 8F Fukuya Hatchobori Honten, Ebisu-cho 6-26, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima-ken, JapanThe multi award winning Oppenheimer biopic finally opens in Hiroshima.
Illuminated Cherry Blossoms at Hiroshima Botanical Gardens
Hiroshima City Botanical Gardens 495, Kurashige 3-chome, Saeki-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima, JapanThe sakura matsuri at Hiroshima City Botanical Gardens runs throughout April and on weekends during the first half of the month they also open at night when the cherry trees are illuminated, along with other impressive light and candle displays.
¥510
Illuminated Cherry Blossoms at Hiroshima Botanical Gardens
Hiroshima City Botanical Gardens 495, Kurashige 3-chome, Saeki-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima, JapanThe sakura matsuri at Hiroshima City Botanical Gardens runs throughout April and on weekends during the first half of the month they also open at night when the cherry trees are illuminated, along with other impressive light and candle displays.
¥510
Sakura Cherry Blossom Viewing Tea Ceremony
Shukkeien Garden 2-11 Kaminobori-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima-ken, JapanAnnual sakura Cherry Blossom Viewing Tea Ceremony at the Seifukan tea house in Shukkei-en Garden.
¥700
Cherry Blossom Viewing at the Japan Mint
Japan Mint, Hiroshima Branch 6-3-1 Itsukaichi chuo, Saiki-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima-ken, JapanEvery year, the Hiroshima branch of the Japan Mint in Itsukaichi opens up its grounds to the public to enjoy its many late-blooming cherry blossoms.
Free
Fire walking ritual at Daishoin Temple
Daisho-in Temple 210 Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi-shi, Hiroshima-ken, JapanThe impressive hi-watari-shiki fire walking ritual takes place at Daishoin Temple on Miyajima twice a year in spring and autumn.
Free
Tea harvesting and tea ceremony
Shukkeien Garden 2-11 Kaminobori-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima-ken, JapanWatch young women pick the leave from the tea bushes in Shukkei-en Garden. Enjoy or cup of tea prepared with
¥260 – ¥600
Hiroshima Flower Festival
Peace Boulevard and around Peace Boulevard, Hiroshima, Hiroshima, JapanThe Hiroshima Flower Festival returns, full force, to Hiroshima Peace Boulevard in its usual Golden Week slot for the first
Free
MCAS Iwakuni Friendship Day
MCAS Iwakuni US Marine Base Iwakuni-shi, Yamahuchi-ken, JapanIwakuni Marine base opens up its gates to thousands of visitors who come for the entertainment, one of Japan's largest air shows and food.
Free
Naki-zumo Cry Baby Sumo at Gokoku-jinja Shrine
Gokoku-jinja Shrine 2-21 Motomachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima-ken, JapanWhat better way to celebrate Children's Day than by dressing your baby up in funny clothes and making them cry in front of a big crowd.
Free
Open Mic Night @ Kemby’s
Kemby's 2-9-13 Otemachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima-ken, JapanOpen Mic Nite at Kemby's Brew Pub.
Free
Hybrid Boogie
Bar Edge B1F 8-15 Nagarekawa-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima, JapanEclectic sounds at Bar Edge, every 3rd Friday of the month.
Free