Hiroshima Flower Festival: dates, venue and how to get there
Hiroshima · ひろしまフラワーフェスティバル
What to expect
Flower-themed parades and community stage performances fill Hiroshima’s central spring festival. The boulevard programmes can be combined with a separate visit to Peace Memorial Park.
Photo: 菅野崇 · CC BY-SA 3.0
Original date label: Taken on 4 May 2009 · Resized for display; the source file and reuse licence are linked below.
Festival dates and programme
Past edition
3–5 May 2026; next edition awaits official announcement
The dates refer to the edition shown, not every future year. Programme times are in JST. Japan is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of IST. Check the organiser’s latest notices for individual performances, weather changes and tickets.
Where the festival takes place
Hiroshima · 広島
Peace Boulevard and Peace Memorial Park
平和大通り・平和記念公園
The location below marks one representative venue or route section. It is not the whole procession or every entrance; use the organiser’s venue map for your programme.
Getting there by train or bus
Take the Sanyo Shinkansen to Hiroshima, then a tram or city bus towards Peace Memorial Park. Check temporary stops and route diversions during the event.
Find a public transport route from your starting point ↗History and local traditions
The civic festival connects Hiroshima’s peace message with flowers, community performances and changing annual themes.
Plan your visit
Choose a stage or parade section rather than attempting every programme. Leave a separate time slot for the memorial sites, where the atmosphere and purpose differ.
Editorial suggestion based on the festival’s venues and viewing format; no personal attendance is claimed.
Hiroshima Flower Festival: questions travellers ask
When is Hiroshima Flower Festival?
Hiroshima Flower Festival: 3–5 May 2026; next edition awaits official announcement. These dates refer only to the stated edition. Check the organiser’s daily programme and weather notices before travelling.
How do I get to Hiroshima Flower Festival by public transport?
Take the Sanyo Shinkansen to Hiroshima, then a tram or city bus towards Peace Memorial Park. Check temporary stops and route diversions during the event.
Do Hiroshima’s normal tram and bus routes stay unchanged during the festival?
Event diversions can affect routes and stops. Read the transport notice for the day, especially if returning to Hiroshima Station after a performance.
Official programme and sources
- www.hiroshima-ff.com: Official festival and visitor guidance ↗
- www.hiroshima-pcf.or.jp: Official location, transport or historical reference ↗
Reviewed . Some official pages are in Japanese. Open the source for this edition’s venue, daily programme and access conditions.