Hiroshima’s Flower Festival brings flower-themed parades and community performances to Peace Boulevard. It can fit a visit to Peace Memorial Park, but the stages and parade route are separate viewing choices.
Hiroshima Flower Festival dates
May 3–5, 2026; next edition not confirmed here
Past recorded edition
Dates and times use JST. The recorded dates apply only to the stated edition. Read the organiser’s programme for start times, tickets, postponements and cancellations.
Where to watch
Hiroshima · 広島
Peace Boulevard and Peace Memorial Park
平和大通り・平和記念公園
Peace Boulevard is the main parade street, with additional event sites in Peace Memorial Park. Memorial sightseeing and parade viewing are different activities.
The directions below use one representative location, not every venue entrance or the complete procession route. Use the official venue map for your ticket or programme.
Getting there by train or bus
Take the Sanyo Shinkansen from Shin-Osaka or Hakata to Hiroshima, then a tram or bus towards the park. Read event diversions before choosing a stop.
Planning your visit
Use the programme to pick a stage performance rather than walking the whole boulevard in search of one. Leave a separate time slot for the memorial park.
This is an editorial travel suggestion, not a claim of a personal visit or a guarantee of the programme. When travelling from Canada, use your Japan arrival date to select the festival day.
What to look for
- Street parade
- Stage performances
- Flower displays
History and traditions
The civic festival brings flowers, performances and community participation to Hiroshima's central streets.
Photo: 菅野崇 · CC BY-SA 3.0. Original or supplied reduced image; no additional edits. See the original file for its date and context.
Nearby places to consider
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park · 平和記念公園
Peace Memorial Park's monuments and remembrance spaces.
Give the memorial visit its own quiet time rather than treating it only as a stop between shows.
The description and suggested visit refer to the first attraction listed. Other links are separate nearby options; festival traffic and opening hours may affect your plans.
Hiroshima Flower Festival questions
When is Hiroshima Flower Festival?
May 3–5, 2026; next edition not confirmed here. These dates belong only to the stated edition; they do not confirm a later year.
How do I reach Hiroshima Flower Festival by public transport?
Take the Sanyo Shinkansen from Shin-Osaka or Hakata to Hiroshima, then a tram or bus towards the park. Read event diversions before choosing a stop.
Is the Flower Festival only a flower display?
No. Flower decorations accompany parades and community stage performances at several locations along the boulevard and in the park.
Official programme and sources
- Official reference · www.hiroshima-ff.com ↗
- Official reference · www.hiroshima-pcf.or.jp ↗
- Official reference · www.japan.travel ↗
Shared source records reviewed October 3, 2026. Some official pages are in Japanese. JapanLiveNow’s English guide is independently edited; the organiser’s latest announcement takes precedence.