About the festival
Hiroshima Flower Festival combines a Peace Boulevard parade with performances and events around Peace Memorial Park. Choose the stage or parade section you want to see.
Who is it for?
Visitors who want a civic spring festival alongside a thoughtfully planned Hiroshima visit.
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Dates and times
3–5 May 2026; next edition awaits announcement
Past edition. Times use JST. See the official programme for session times and changes.
Venue and parade route
Hiroshima · 広島
Peace Boulevard is the main parade street, with additional event sites in Peace Memorial Park. Memorial sightseeing and parade viewing are different activities.
平和大通り・平和記念公園
The map pin marks a reference venue, rather than every entrance or the full parade route.
Getting there by train or bus
- Take the Shinkansen to Hiroshima and city transport toward Peace Boulevard or Peace Memorial Park.
What to see
- Street parade
- Stage performances
- Flower displays
History and origins
The civic festival brings flowers, performances and community participation to Hiroshima's central streets.
Planning your visit
Our editorial suggestions for planning your trip.
Allow time to move between stages rather than expecting all performances at one point.
Places to visit nearby
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.
These stops and the suggested order are editorial recommendations. Check each venue's opening hours and festival-day road closures before travelling.
Hiroshima Flower Festival: common questions
When is Hiroshima Flower Festival?
3–5 May 2026; next edition awaits announcement These dates refer to the stated edition; they do not confirm dates for a later year. Times are Japan Standard Time (JST).
Where does Hiroshima Flower Festival take place?
Peace Boulevard is the main parade street, with additional event sites in Peace Memorial Park. Memorial sightseeing and parade viewing are different activities.
How do I get to Hiroshima Flower Festival by public transport?
Take the Shinkansen to Hiroshima and city transport toward Peace Boulevard or Peace Memorial Park.
Is the festival only a flower exhibition?
No. Flowers are part of the festival, alongside a street parade, dance and stage performances.
Official sources
- Festival and visitor guide 1 (www.hiroshima-ff.com) ↗
- Festival and visitor guide 2 (www.hiroshima-pcf.or.jp) ↗
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