Written by JC Team
Hiroshima’s Toukasan Grand Festival marks the start of summer, and the first chance for most to break out their yukata — a summer kimono worn by men and women — for the year.
What happens?
The festivities are centered around Enryu-ji Temple and the Peace Boulevard end of Chuo Dori. 450,000 people typically venture to Enryu-ji to receive their blessings over the three days of the festival.
Schedule
On the first day, there will be an opening ceremony beginning at 6:30 p.m.
From 3 p.m. on the second day there’s a ceremony involving setting fire to talismans and amulets given by worshippers.
Finally, on the third day there will be a closing ceremony, where the doors of the Touka Daimyojin are officially sealed until next year. This is followed by a taiko drumming performance by members of the Hiroshima Taiko Preservation Society.
How to get there
Enryu-ji Temple can be reached easily from almost anywhere in Hiroshima. From Hiroshima Station, take the 22 bus and alight at Betsuin-mae bus stop. The temple is a couple of minutes on foot from there. The whole journey should take under 25 minutes.
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