Hiroshima Toro Nagashi

Name: Hiroshima Toro Nagashi
Start: 2021-08-06T00:01Z+09:00
End: 2021-08-06T23:59Z+09:00

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Hiroshima

Each year, on August 6th, candle-lit lanterns are set afloat on the Motoyasu River next to Hiroshima’s A-Bomb Dome in remembrance of deceased ancestors and as a wish for world peace.

The lanterns are on sale from 6am with the lanterns released by hand in the evening in the vicinity of the A-Bomb Dome and Motoyasu Bridge. Organizers warn that due to big crowds, you may have to wait a little while to set your lantern afloat.

(Greg Lane)

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Dates

6th Aug, 2021

Venue Hiroshima Peace Memorial (A-Bomb Dome)

Entry Free

Area

Hiroshima

Closest station(s)

Genbaku-Dome-Mae
Use the Japan Rail Pass to get here.

Weather

Aug 6th (Fri)

Max: 31°C

Min: 25°C

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