Tokasan Yukata Festival
Hiroshima's beloved summer kickoff: locals don yukata and fill the downtown streets for three festive nights.
When · Where
- When
- 2026/06/05 07:00 – 2026/06/07
- Where
- Enryuji Temple & Chuo-dori, Hiroshima（5-13 Mikawacho, Naka Ward, Hiroshima）
- City
- Hiroshima
- Getting there
- Walk from Hatchobori tram stop
- Price
- Free
Good to know for visitors
- Getting there
- Walk from Hatchobori tram stop Open directions in Google Maps ↗
- Booking & entry
- Free to attend — details on the official page (button above).
- Language
- Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
- Good for
- culture seekers, date night, groups of friends
Highlights
- The traditional start of yukata season in Hiroshima
- Hundreds of food and game stalls
- Lively downtown atmosphere
Background & story
Held since 1619 at Enryuji Temple, Tokasan is the festival that traditionally marks when people first wear summer yukata in Hiroshima.
Good to know
Rent a yukata for the day to join in — many shops near the venue offer same-day rentals.