Take a train to JR Hiroshima Station or Hatchobori Station (Hiroden Streetcar Line). From Hiroshima Station, you can walk or take the Hiroden streetcar (Line 1, 2, or 6) to Hatchobori.
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Toukasan Yukata Festival
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Tōkasan Yukata Festival (とうかさん大祭) is Hiroshima’s most vibrant summer celebration, held over three days starting on the first Friday of June. With a history spanning 400 years, it marks the beginning of summer as locals wear their colorful yukata for the first time. The city center comes alive with energy—from lively festival games and delicious street food to a grand procession to Enryu-ji Temple, where visitors pray for good fortune under the glow of countless red lanterns.
Deeply rooted in tradition, Tōkasan is dedicated to Tōka Daimyōjin, a deity associated with prosperity and protection. Originating from an Inari shrine, the festival blends Shinto and Buddhist influences, much like Kyoto’s famous Fushimi Inari Shrine. Originally a one-day event, it was expanded due to merchant demand, creating a bustling weekend of festivities. Visitors can even take home a yakuyoke uchiwa fan, believed to bring good luck and ward off misfortune.
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The Tōkasan Yukata Festival takes place every year over three days, starting on the first Friday of June.
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Toukasan Yukata Festival
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