Saijo Sake Matsuri
Saijo Saijo, Higashi-hiroshima, Hiroshima, JapanBecome a connoisseur of Japanese sake in two days... or just get smashed.
Onomichi Akari Matsuri
Onomichi Onomichi-shi, Hiroshima-ken, JapanEvery autumn, for one night only, the backstreets of Onomichi are illuminated with 30,000 candles.
Takehara Shokei-no-michi Candle Festival
Takehara Historical Preservation District 3 chome, Honmachi, Takehara-shi, Hiroshima-ken, JapanThe streets of Takehara's beautiful Edo period historic preservation district are illuminated by bamboo candles for two nights.
Yokogawa Zombie Night
Around Yokogawa Station and Yokogawa Shopping Arcade Yokogawa-cho, Nishi-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima-ken, JapanThrow yourself into the Halloween spirit at Yokogawa's Zombie Night festival. Zombie themed stalls, shows and a chance to get zombied-up.
Cycling Shimanami 2024
A rare opportunity to ride Japan's Shimanami Kaido on the highway which will be closed to traffic in this once a year cycle event.
Shirakami-san Autumn Festival
Shirakami Shrine 7-24 Naka-machi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima-ken, JapanTwo nights of Hiroshima Kagura performances, street stalls and wishes for good fortune on Peace Boulevard.
Onomichi Betcha Festival
Onomichi Onomichi-shi, Hiroshima-ken, JapanWhen, in 1808, plague was sweeping through the porttown of Onomichi, the lord in control at the time ordered local
Grand Inoko Matsuri
Fukuromachi Park 9 Fukuromachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima-ken, JapanCity 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.
Ritual Fire-walking at Daigan-ji Temple, Miyajima
Daigan-ji Temple 3 Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi-shi, Hiroshima-ken, JapanImpressive and elaborate ritual that culminates in priests and members of the public rushing across hot coals in front of