20th(Sat.)-28th(Sun.) November. Momiji Matsuri@Miyajima Daishoin

For some reason, we say MOMIJI-GARI(go to see the colorful autumn leaves) which means Momiji hunting when it translates literally.　Of course you don't need to have something to shoot with you when you go to see Momiji. That never happens to deer in

Now is at the best time to go to see the colored maples in Hiroshima.

Momiji Festival is now on since 20th(Sat.) of November until 28th(Sun.)

Place: Miyajima Daishoin
Access:25min. by JR Sanyo Line& 10min. by ferry.



So Wanna hunt Momiji??

Nov 18 (Fri)～Nov 20(Sun) Ebisu Shrine's autumn festival

Nov 18 (Fri)～Nov 20(Sun) Ebisu Shrine's autumn festival
Dates/Times:18 November - 20 November
20 min walk from Hiroshima hana hostel!!




Ebisu Shrine's autumn festival marks the arrival of winter in Hiroshima. Known among locals as Ebessan after the god of commerce, surrounding stores hold sales and buy who Komazarae bamboo rakes adorned with gold coins and a treasure ship. A large keg with mouth wide open is placed in front of the shrine to receive offerings.
The festival usually pulls in around 300,000 people.
Usually on one day final day the main Chuo-dori road is closed to traffic for 3 hours between 7pm and 10pm and addition to all the stalls and activity arund Ebisu shrine there are two stages set up, one at the Ebisu-dori intersection and another at the Shintenchi intersection where kagura dance and taiko drum performances are held.

Address:In the streets surrounding Ebisu ShrineBehind the Hachobori Tenmaya

Nov.11th(Thu.) - Jan.3rd(Mon.) Dreamination 2010

Every year, the Christmas illuminations will
lit up along the Peace Boulevard.

DATES: November 11th - January 3rd
TIME: 5:30pm - 11pm
PLACE: Peace Boulevard (Heiwa- o-Dori)
in the city center.

http://www.dreamination.com/index.html
(Japanese website)

November 15th (MON.) Miyajima "Hiwatarishiki"

Hiwatari shiki is a "Fire walking ceremony".
This ceremony is held semiyearly in April and November.
You make a wish as you walk on the fire place as pictured above.
If you would like to participate a fire walking, be ready to be bear foot on the spot!

WHEN: November 15th (MON.)

WHERE: Daishoin Temple in Miyajima Island

Oct.30th-Nov.3rd Onomichi 7-Temple Tour

If you are interested in Koji-meguri(Old Temple Loop) this is valuable information.

Able to look around 7 temples in Onomichi in 500 yen during Oct. 30-Nov.3rd.

Oct.30-Nov. 3rd

fee:500 yen

You can get a ticket at each temple where the event is held.

Official website(Japanese)

http://www.shichibutsu.com/index.htm

How to get to Onomichi?

60min. by Shinkansen from Hiroshima station.

90min. from Hiroshima Hana Hostel by Sanyo Line(Local)

Oct. 30th and 31st. Hiroshima Food Festival 2010

October 30th and 31st (Saturday and Sunday)

10:00 ~ 17:00

(The shops around Hiroshima castle will be closed at 20:00 on Saturday.)

WHERE: Around Hiroshima Castle and Chu-o-Hiroba Park
It will take about 20min from Hana Hostel on foot and 10min from JR Hiroshima sta. by Bus.

Admission fee: FREE

There will be lots of Hiroshima local foods and shops!

Oct.9th(SAT) Onomichi candle festival

Onomichi candle festival will be held on
October 9th(Sat.)
In case of rain: October 30th(Sat.)

Around Onomichi station and all the streets between
Temples and Temples will be lit up by candles
and lanterns.

TIME: 6pm - 9pm

PLACE: Please see the link below
http://www.onomichi-matsuri.jp/akari-matsuri/area.html


SAKE Festival or Candle Festival??