Hiroshima Festivals

Hiroshima has a busy events schedule all year round. From seasonal events to celebrations specific to local neighborhoods, there are plenty of exciting and unique occasions to entertain residents and visitors alike. Here is a selection of the best festivals for the coming period.  Toukasan Festival  One of the biggest events in the Hiroshima calendar, the Toukasan festival takes place for 3 days over the first weekend in June and signals the beginning of summer. It’s a 400-year-old celebration and honours the local temple god, Touka Daimyojin. Also known as the Yukata festival as it encourages attendees to wear the traditional yukata dress, the festival takes place in downtown Hiroshima and you can expect food, drink, and craft stalls as well as a range of performances.  Website: https://toukasan.jp/toukasan-grand-festival/history-of-the-festival/  Hiroshima Flower Festival  One of Hiroshima’s biggest annual events, the flower festival takes place over 3 days each May in and around Hiroshima Peace Park. It regularly attracts over 5,000 participants and you can expect a parade along the boulevard, various competitions, a wide range of performances (including the likes of music and skate performances), and plenty of food and drink options.  Website: https://www.hiroshima-ff.com/  Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony  A rather more serious…