Take a train to Hatchobori Station (Hiroden Streetcar Line) or JR Hiroshima Station, then 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 is Hiroshima’s most vibrant summer celebration, held for three days starting on the first Friday of June. With a history spanning 400 years, it marks the start of summer as locals don their colorful yukata for the first time. The city center bursts with energy, from lively festival games and delicious street food to the 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 Daimyoujin, a deity linked to prosperity and protection. Originating from an Inari shrine, it blends Shinto and Buddhist influences, much like Kyoto’s famous Fushimi Inari Shrine. Originally a one-day event, it expanded due to merchant demand, ensuring a bustling weekend of festivities. Visitors can even take home a yakuyoke uchiwa fan, believed to bring luck and ward off misfortune.
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The Tōkasan Yukata Festival is held annually for three days, starting on the first Friday of June.
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