Events in Hiroshima

Hiroshima Toro Nagashi Lantern Floating

Each year, on August 6, candle-lit lanterns are set afloat on the Motoyasu River.

Onomichi Lantern Festival

Don't miss this lantern festival with a contemporary twist.

Miyajima Water Fireworks Festival

Combining one of Japan's most scenic places, Miyajima Island, with one of Japan's favorite summer activities, fireworks.

Fire-Walking Ceremony at Daiganji Temple

Get ready for some ritual fire-walking at the Hi-watari Festival.

Fire-Walking Ceremony at Daishōin Temple

It seems Miyajima is known for having hot feet as this takes place only 10 days after the Fire-Walking Ceremony at Daiganji Temple is held. What happens? The fire walking is part of a bigger …

Mihara Daruma Festival

Festival food and daruma dolls aplenty. For a daruma market of historic proportions, there's none quite like Mihara City's annual Daruma Festival.

Miyajima Oyster Festival

Chow down on cheap oysters at one of the most beautiful spots in Japan.

Hiroshima Mint Cherry Blossom Viewing

The Hiroshima branch of the Japan Mint has a garden of late blossoming cherry trees.

Hiroshima Flower Festival

The Hiroshima Flower Festival is a lot more than a simple flower show.

Mantō Mitama Festival

As the sun goes down, feast your eyes on thousands of lanterns and a traditional Japanese dance performed by 100 shrine maidens in red and white.

Hiroshima Toukasan Yukata Festival

Time to break out your yukata and usher in the summer months.