Flower-themed parades and stage performances fill Peace Boulevard. A thoughtful visit to Peace Memorial Park needs its own time rather than being squeezed between performances.
Photo: 菅野崇 · CC BY-SA 3.0
Original date label: Taken on 4 May 2009. Original or supplied resized image; no additional editing.
Hiroshima Flower Festival dates
May 3–5, 2026; this edition has ended
Past confirmed edition · not next year’s dates
Event dates and times use Japan Standard Time (JST). Usual annual dates are not a confirmed booking schedule for the next edition. Check the organizer’s notices for daily times, admission and weather-related changes.
Where to watch
Hiroshima · 広島
Peace Boulevard and Peace Memorial Park
平和大通り・平和記念公園
The map marks one reference point, not the entire route or every entrance. For village rites or moving processions, use the organizer’s venue map.
View reference location on Google Maps ↗Getting there by train or bus
Take the Sanyo Shinkansen to Hiroshima Station and continue by tram or city bus toward Peace Memorial Park. Event diversions may change stops and routes.
History and traditions
The civic celebration uses flowers and participation to connect Hiroshima with hopes for peace around the world.
Nearby places to consider
These sights can help you plan the rest of your visit. Check each location’s opening hours and access separately; festival road closures may affect the journey.
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
平和記念公園
Before you visit Hiroshima Flower Festival
When is Hiroshima Flower Festival?
May 3–5, 2026; this edition has ended. The year shown belongs to this specific edition, not an automatically repeated future booking date. Check the linked organizer for times and changes.
How do I get to Hiroshima Flower Festival by public transportation?
Take the Sanyo Shinkansen to Hiroshima Station and continue by tram or city bus toward Peace Memorial Park. Event diversions may change stops and routes.
What should I plan before visiting Hiroshima Flower Festival?
Choose a parade section or a stage before walking the length of the boulevard. Set aside separate time for the park if remembrance and history are part of your visit.
These planning suggestions are JapanLiveNow’s editorial advice. Admission and operating arrangements follow the organizer’s current program.
Official program and visitor information
- www.hiroshima-ff.com — official festival or destination information ↗
- www.hiroshima-pcf.or.jp — official festival or destination information ↗
- www.japan.travel — official festival or destination information ↗
This guide uses the shared festival source register reviewed on October 3, 2026. Official notices take priority over archive photos and previous editions.