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Ebisu-sai Festival

Name: Ebisu-sai Festival
Start: 2026-11-18
End: 2026-11-18
Location: Ebisu Jinja Shrine and the surrounding Chuo-dori area

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Experience the vibrant energy of Hiroshima's traditional festival and find lucky 'Kumade' charms for prosperity.

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Schedule

November 18, 2026

Guide7 min read

The Ebisu-sai Festival is one of the three major festivals in Hiroshima, centered around Ebisu Jinja Shrine in Naka-ku, Hiroshima City.

Highlights

Lucky CharmsPedestrian ZonesDepartment Store Sales

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About Ebisu-sai Festival

Find Lucky Charms: Purchase a beautifully decorated 'Kumade,' a rare and special item for attracting good fortune.
Enjoy Street Strolls: Take advantage of the pedestrian-only Chuo-dori to enjoy street food and local shopping.
Watch Evening Performances: Experience the heightened festival energy with evening Kagura or Taiko drum performances.
Shop Local Sales: Take the opportunity to visit nearby department stores during their special festival sales.

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Weather forecast

Thu

9/17

31°/20°

Fri

9/18

24°/22°

79%

Sat

9/19

28°/22°

78%

Sun

9/20

30°/21°

17%

Mon

9/21

29°/21°

Tue

9/22

28°/19°

Wed

9/23

27°/17°

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Tips

Clothing & Essentials
We recommend comfortable walking shoes due to the crowds. Please carry cash for street food and local vendors.
Transportation
Public transport, including Hiroshima buses, may use detour routes during the festival. Please check your route in advance.

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