Culture Mantou Mitama Festival 2026 Late May Once a year, the spectacle of 100 shrine maidens dancing by lantern light can be seen in the forecourt of Hirohima Gokoku-jinja..
14 Temples & Shrines Ebisuko Festival in Hiroshima Paul Walsh Ebisu, bringer of good fortune and commercial success, is one of Japan's most popular gods. Between November 18 and 20 every..
Culture Tradition of Tondo Matsuri JJ Walsh At Shrines around the city, small New Year festivals called Tondo Matsuri are held to burn old good luck charms and to roast mochi..
12 Historical The Peace Memorial Park at Night Elena Lisina Peace Memorial Park of Hiroshima looks more impressive with night lighting.
Culture Hiroshima Hypocenter "Carried to Hiroshima from Tinian Island by the Enola Gay, a U.S. Army B-29 bomber, the first atomic bomb used in the history of humankind, exploded approximately..
Historical Fukuyama Castle Jason Williamson Take a trip back in time as you explore the artifacts at Fukuyama Castle and its surrounding ruins.
Festivals The Miyajima Fireworks Experience Cordelia Ding The Miyajima Fireworks Show, also known as the "Miyajima-on-the-sea-Fireworks Display," is an annual show and festival that takes..
11 Festivals Oyster Festival in Miyajima Peter Eberhardt The oyster festival on Miyajima island is held each year in february during oyster season, if you love sea food this festival is..