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.
The streets of Takehara's beautiful Edo period historic preservation district are illuminated by bamboo candles for two nights.
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.
Two nights of Hiroshima Kagura performances, street stalls and wishes for good fortune on Peace Boulevard.
When, in 1808, plague was sweeping through the porttown of Onomichi, the lord in control at the time ordered local
Exhibition of late 20th Century Japanese art.
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.
Ebisu Matsuri or "Ebessan" as it is locally known marks the start of Autumn in Hiroshima and is one of the city's "big three" festivals.