Hiroshima Food Festival 2027 – Japan

Overview

Hiroshima holds a huge two-day food festival at the end of October every year.

Hiroshima loves to eat, and this gathering is a chance for the entire prefecture to get together and do just that. It is a food-lovers paradise, showcasing local food and drink from all 23 cities and towns across the prefecture.

The festival spreads out across the entire area of Chuo Park and the area surrounding Hiroshima Castle.

Okonomiyaki, yakisoba, local beef, oysters, yakitori, ramen, curry, ice cream, beer, sake, wine, anything that can be made at a food stall will be there.

Once you’ve taken in just about all you can, there is also a market, kagura dance performances, and musical acts to keep you entertained.

Hiroshima Food Festival is foodie’s delight, two-day event featuring hundreds of food and drink stalls showcasing establishments from all across Hiroshima Prefecture. Event usually takes place in Chuo Park and around Hiroshima Castle. Savor local okonomiyaki, yakisoba, beef, oysters, ramen, and beer, while you enjoy music and kagura dance performances. Entry is free, you only pay for food and drink.

Food, glorious food of all kinds, from international delicacies to local favorites, from roasted slabs of meat and seafood to delicious vegetarian-friendly dishes and desserts, served in stalls lining moat of Hiroshima Castle and parts of Chuo Park.

What Makes This Food Event Special

Hiroshima loves to eat and entire prefecture gathers for this massive outdoor feast.

23 Cities and Towns Showcase: Food-lovers paradise showcasing local food and drink from all 23 cities and towns across prefecture, chance for entire prefecture to get together, from coastal oyster towns to mountain beef towns, each with booth representing local specialty.

Castle and Park Setting: Festival spreads out across entire area of Chuo Park and area surrounding Hiroshima Castle, stalls lining moat of Hiroshima Castle and parts of Chuo Park, creating scenic eating area with castle backdrop and autumn leaves.

Huge Two-Day Food Festival: Huge two-day food festival at end of October every year, featuring hundreds of food and drink stalls, anything that can be made at food stall will be there, from okonomiyaki to wine.

Market, Kagura, Music Entertainment: Once you’ve taken in just about all you can, there is also market, kagura dance performances, and musical acts to keep you entertained, with traditional Hiroshima Kagura sacred dance and live bands.

Autumn Food Celebration: Catch Sake Festival early October in Saijo about 30 minutes train ride from Hiroshima Station, and Food Festival late October held at Hiroshima Castle ground extending to Chuo Park, marking autumn harvest season with new rice, oysters, beef.

Free Entry Model: Entry is free, you only pay for food and drink, free to walk around, with food, glorious food of all kinds, from international delicacies to local favorites, making it accessible for families.

Food, Cuisine & Specialties

Okonomiyaki, yakisoba, local beef, oysters, yakitori, ramen, curry, ice cream, beer, sake, wine, anything that can be made at food stall.

Okonomiyaki: Hiroshima’s soul food, layered savory pancake with cabbage, pork, noodles, egg, topped with sauce, signature dish, for 6 USD to 10 USD per serving, many stalls from 23 cities showing variations.

Oysters: Hiroshima is Japan’s top oyster producer, grilled oysters, fried oysters, oyster okonomiyaki, oyster ramen, for 5 USD to 12 USD, peak season in autumn.

Local Beef: Hiroshima Wagyu and Setouchi beef, roasted slabs of meat, steak skewers for 8 USD to 15 USD, beef curry for 7 USD to 11 USD.

Yakisoba and Yakitori: Yakisoba fried noodles for 5 USD to 8 USD, yakitori chicken skewers for 3 USD to 6 USD per stick.

Ramen and Curry: Hiroshima ramen with tonkotsu shoyu for 7 USD to 10 USD, Japanese curry for 6 USD to 9 USD, with local beef curry.

Seafood and Meat: Roasted slabs of meat and seafood, from international delicacies to local favorites, with grilled fish, squid, scallops for 6 USD to 12 USD.

Desserts: Ice cream for 3 USD to 6 USD, with oyster? No, but with mikan mandarin, momiji manju maple cakes, with autumn flavors.

Drinks: Beer for 4 USD to 7 USD, sake for 4 USD to 8 USD, wine for 5 USD to 9 USD per glass, from Hiroshima breweries like Kamotsuru, Saijo sake, and Hiroshima wine from Miyoshi.

Vegetarian-Friendly Dishes: Delicious vegetarian-friendly dishes and desserts, with vegetable okonomiyaki, tofu, salads.

Market Foods: Market area sells packaged local foods, sake bottles, mikan, lemons from Setouchi.

Chefs, Restaurants & Food Vendors

Hundreds of vendors from 23 cities and towns across Hiroshima Prefecture.

23 Cities and Towns Booths: Each of 23 cities and towns sets up booths showcasing local establishments, from Hiroshima City okonomiyaki shops to Kure oyster farmers, Miyajima anago eel shops, Onomichi ramen shops, Fukuyama beef farms, Miyoshi wine producers, Saijo sake brewers.

Okonomiyaki Vendors: Many famous okonomiyaki restaurants from Okonomimura village and local areas, with chefs cooking on large teppan grills in front of customers, layering cabbage, noodles, pork, egg.

Oyster Vendors: Oyster fishermen from Etajima, Kure, Miyajima, with fresh grilled oysters, oyster shacks.

Beef Vendors: Hiroshima Wagyu beef farms from Shobara, Miyoshi, with chefs grilling slabs of meat.

Ramen and Yakitori Vendors: Ramen shops from Onomichi, with Onomichi ramen, and yakitori shops.

Sake, Beer, Wine Vendors: Sake breweries from Saijo, famous sake town 30 minutes train ride from Hiroshima Station, with Saijo Sake Festival early October as prelude, breweries like Kamotsuru, Kamoizumi, plus Hiroshima craft beer and Miyoshi wine.

International and Market Vendors: International delicacies plus market selling packaged foods, kagura dance performance groups also have food stalls.

No Single Chef Focus: Festival is community-driven, not celebrity chef event, but local chefs from each town showcase their best, with family-run stalls and long lines for popular okonomiyaki.

Food Experience

Food experience is walk-around feast with castle moat views.

Stalls Lining Moat: Stalls lining moat of Hiroshima Castle and parts of Chuo Park, with entire area of Chuo Park and area surrounding Hiroshima Castle used, allowing scenic walk with castle backdrop and autumn leaves in Chuo Park.

Pay for What You Eat: Entry is free, you only pay for food and drink, with small plates allowing trying many dishes from all 23 cities and towns, from okonomiyaki to ice cream.

Huge Two-Day Eating: Huge two-day food festival, chance for entire prefecture to get together and do just that, eat, with hundreds of stalls, anything that can be made at food stall will be there.

Market Shopping: Market area sells local products, sake bottles, mikan, lemons, oyster products to take home.

Kagura and Music While Eating: Market, kagura dance performances, and musical acts to keep you entertained, with traditional Hiroshima Kagura sacred dance with masks and drums, and live bands on stage in Chuo Park.

Family and Food Lovers: Food-lovers paradise, foodie’s delight, with vegetarian-friendly dishes and desserts, international delicacies, suitable for all ages, with benches and picnic areas in Chuo Park.

Autumn Atmosphere: Late October autumn weather, mild 15 to 20 degrees, with autumn leaves in Chuo Park and around castle, best time for oysters and new rice, with Sake Festival in Saijo early October as warm-up.

Date & Schedule

Event Dates: Late October 2027 (Dates TBD)

Official Timing: Hiroshima holds huge two-day food festival at end of October every year. At end of October every year food festival pops up in Chuo Park. Food Festival free, pay for what you eat, last weekend in October, hours last weekend in October.

Hiroshima Food Festival late October held at Hiroshima Castle ground extending to Chuo Park. Autumn festivals in Hiroshima include Sake Festival early October in Saijo about 30 minutes train ride from Hiroshima Station, and Food Festival late October.

Typical Hours Based on Previous Editions:

• Saturday: 10:00 to 17:00 or 18:00, with opening ceremony, stalls open, kagura dance performances and musical acts in afternoon
• Sunday: 10:00 to 16:00 or 17:00, with final day market, performances, closing
• Location: Entire area of Chuo Park and area surrounding Hiroshima Castle, stalls lining moat

Venue: Hiroshima Castle, Chuo Park, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture

Official Website: https://en.japantravel.com/hiroshima/hiroshima-food-festival/3131 and http://www.rcc.net/event/foodfestival/ official organizer RCC

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Location & Venue

Location: Hiroshima Castle, Chuo Park, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan

Hiroshima Castle Ground: Festival spreads out across entire area of Chuo Park and area surrounding Hiroshima Castle, with stalls lining moat of Hiroshima Castle, castle with reconstructed main tower, with autumn leaves and moat creating scenic backdrop.

Chuo Park: Large park in central Hiroshima, next to Hiroshima Castle, with open lawns, benches, stage for kagura dance performances and musical acts, entire area used for food stalls.

23 Cities and Towns Layout: Each of 23 cities and towns has designated area in park and around castle moat, with maps showing which city where, allowing visitors to tour prefecture by food.

Market Area: Market area near castle and park selling packaged local foods, sake, wine, mikan, crafts.

Stage Areas: Stages in Chuo Park for kagura dance performances and musical acts to keep you entertained.

Accessibility: Central Hiroshima location, flat park area, castle moat path paved, easy walking.

Autumn Setting: Late October autumn leaves in Chuo Park, Momijidani Park on Miyajima Island and Mitaki-dera Temple also popular for autumn leaves, but Chuo Park also colorful.

Getting to the Event

Hiroshima Castle and Chuo Park are central and easily accessible.

From Hiroshima Station: Take streetcar Hiroden Line 1, 2, or 6 to Kamiyacho or Hatchobori, then 10 minute walk to Hiroshima Castle and Chuo Park, fare about 2 USD. Or take bus to Hiroshima Castle, 15 minutes, fare 2 USD to 3 USD. Or walk 25 minutes north from station.

From Peace Memorial Park: 15 minute walk north to Hiroshima Castle, through central Hiroshima.

From Hiroshima Airport: Take airport limousine bus to Hiroshima Bus Center, 45 minutes fare about 10 USD, then 10 minute walk to Chuo Park.

By Streetcar: Hiroshima’s streetcar system is iconic, lines 1, 2, 6 stop near castle, Kamiyacho-nishi, Kencho-mae, Hatchobori stations, 5 to 10 minute walk.

By Car: Not recommended as central area with limited parking during festival, but if driving, parking at Chuo Park parking or Motomachi Cred parking, fee 3 USD to 6 USD per hour, 20 USD to 35 USD per day, fills early during festival weekend.

On Foot: Festival spreads across entire area of Chuo Park and area surrounding Hiroshima Castle, walkable circuit around moat and park, 10 to 15 minute walk around all stalls.

From Miyajima: Miyajima Island 45 minutes by train and ferry to Hiroshima, then streetcar to castle, doable as day trip combining autumn leaves at Momijidani Park and food festival.

Where to Stay Nearby

Central Hiroshima offers many hotels near castle and park.

Near Hiroshima Castle and Chuo Park:

• Rihga Royal Hotel Hiroshima: Near Peace Park and Chuo Park, 5 minute walk to castle, from 110 USD to 200 USD per night, with castle views
• Hotel Granvia Hiroshima: At Hiroshima Station, 15 minute streetcar to castle, from 120 USD to 220 USD
• ANA Crowne Plaza Hiroshima: Near Peace Park, from 100 USD to 180 USD
• APA Hotel Hiroshima Ekimae: Budget near station, from 60 USD to 95 USD, 20 minute walk or streetcar to festival
• Dormy Inn Hiroshima: With onsen bath, near Hatchobori, 10 minute walk to castle, from 80 USD to 130 USD

Near Peace Park and Downtown:

• Mitsui Garden Hotel Hiroshima: Near Peace Park, from 80 USD to 130 USD
• Hiroshima Tokyu REI Hotel: Near Hatchobori, from 70 USD to 120 USD
• Guesthouses: K’s House Hiroshima, J-Hoppers Hiroshima Guesthouse, from 25 USD to 50 USD dorm, 60 USD to 90 USD private, popular with international visitors

Luxury: Sheraton Grand Hotel Hiroshima near station, from 140 USD to 250 USD.

Booking Tip: Late October is autumn peak for Hiroshima Food Festival and autumn leaves at Mitaki-dera Temple and Momijidani Park on Miyajima, book 1 month ahead, especially weekend of festival, as Sake Festival early October in Saijo also draws visitors.

Alternative: Stay on Miyajima Island for autumn leaves and take day trip to food festival, ryokan from 120 USD to 250 USD.

Things to Do Before or After the Event

Hiroshima offers history, nature, and more food.

Hiroshima Castle: Visit castle main tower, reconstructed, with views of Chuo Park and festival stalls lining moat, entry about 3 USD.

Chuo Park and Peace Memorial Park: Walk through Chuo Park with autumn leaves, and Peace Memorial Park with Atomic Bomb Dome UNESCO, 15 minute walk south.

Miyajima Island: Popular spots for autumn leaves include Momijidani Park on Miyajima Island, with maple valley, and Itsukushima Shrine floating torii, 45 minutes from Hiroshima.

Mitaki-dera Temple: Popular spot for autumn leaves, with three waterfalls and maple forest, 20 minutes by bus from Hiroshima Station.

Saijo Sake Festival: Catch Sake Festival early October in Saijo about 30 minutes train ride from Hiroshima Station, prelude to Food Festival, with sake tasting from 10 breweries.

Okonomiyaki Beyond Festival: Try Hiroshima okonomiyaki at Okonomimura village, with many shops, for 7 USD to 12 USD, beyond festival stalls.

Oyster and Anago: Try oysters and anago eel in Miyajima and Kure, beyond festival.

Shukkeien Garden: Japanese garden with autumn leaves, near Hiroshima Station, entry about 3 USD.

Shopping: Hondori shopping street near Peace Park for souvenirs, mikan products, sake.

Restaurants & Local Food to Try

Hiroshima is food city, with many local foods beyond festival stalls.

Okonomiyaki: Hiroshima’s famous layered okonomiyaki with noodles, cabbage, pork, egg, at Okonomimura and restaurants like Mitchan, Hassho, for 7 USD to 12 USD.

Oysters: Hiroshima is Japan’s top oyster producer, grilled oysters, oyster fry, oyster okonomiyaki for 6 USD to 12 USD, at Kakiya, oyster bars near Peace Park.

Hiroshima Ramen: Tonkotsu shoyu ramen for 7 USD to 11 USD.

Anago-meshi: Conger eel rice from Miyajima for 10 USD to 16 USD.

Onomichi Ramen: From Onomichi city, with back fat, for 7 USD to 10 USD.

Tsukemen: Dipping noodles.

Local Beef: Hiroshima Wagyu steak for 15 USD to 30 USD at steakhouses.

Sake and Wine: Saijo sake from Kamotsuru, Kamoizumi for 4 USD to 8 USD per cup, and Miyoshi wine for 5 USD to 9 USD.

Mikan and Lemons: Setouchi citrus, with mikan juice for 3 USD to 5 USD, lemon products.

Hiroshima Sweets: Momiji manju maple leaf cakes for 2 USD to 4 USD, from Miyajima.

Vegetarian-Friendly: Tofu, vegetable okonomiyaki, shojin ryori at Mitaki-dera area.

Festival Foods: During festival, stalls lining moat offer all above for 3 USD to 15 USD, with beer 4 USD to 7 USD, sake 4 USD to 8 USD, wine 5 USD to 9 USD.

Dietary & Food Allergy Information

Festival offers diverse foods with some considerations.

Vegetarian-Friendly Dishes: Delicious vegetarian-friendly dishes and desserts available, with vegetable okonomiyaki without meat, tofu, salads, ice cream, but many dishes contain pork, seafood, egg, so ask vendors.

Seafood Allergies: Oysters, fish, shrimp common, with grilled oysters, seafood okonomiyaki, yakisoba with seafood, so those with shellfish allergy should ask, many stalls use same grill.

Gluten: Okonomiyaki batter contains wheat, yakisoba noodles wheat, ramen wheat, soy sauce contains wheat, so gluten-free options limited, but rice dishes like anago-meshi and grilled meats without sauce may be safer, ask vendors.

Halal and Kosher: No halal or kosher certification at stalls, pork and alcohol common, with beer, sake, wine served, beef may not be halal.

Nut Allergies: Nuts not common in Hiroshima local foods, but ice cream and curry may contain, ask.

Vegan: Vegan options limited due to egg in okonomiyaki, fish broth in ramen, but some vegetable stalls and fruit stalls available.

Language: Vendors speak Japanese, some English at main stalls, with pictures of food, and 23 cities and towns booths have Japanese signs, but staff helpful, with allergy cards in Japanese helpful to show.

Market Packaged Foods: Packaged foods in market area have ingredient labels in Japanese, with some English.

Ticket Information

Admission: FREE entry

Hiroshima holds huge two-day food festival at end of October every year. Entry is free, you only pay for food and drink. Food Festival free, pay for what you eat. Food, glorious food of all kinds, from international delicacies to local favorites, served in stalls lining moat of Hiroshima Castle and parts of Chuo Park.

Costs Based on Previous Editions:

• Entry: Free, entire area of Chuo Park and area surrounding Hiroshima Castle open
• Food: Okonomiyaki 6 USD to 10 USD, yakisoba 5 USD to 8 USD, local beef steak skewers 8 USD to 15 USD, oysters 5 USD to 12 USD, yakitori 3 USD to 6 USD per stick, ramen 7 USD to 10 USD, curry 6 USD to 9 USD, ice cream 3 USD to 6 USD, beer 4 USD to 7 USD, sake 4 USD to 8 USD, wine 5 USD to 9 USD
• Market: Packaged foods, sake bottles 10 USD to 25 USD, mikan 5 USD to 10 USD per bag
• Kagura and Music: Free to watch kagura dance performances and musical acts
• Transport: Streetcar from Hiroshima Station to castle area 2 USD, bus 2 USD to 3 USD
• Accommodation: Near castle from 60 USD to 200 USD per night, guesthouses 25 USD to 50 USD dorm

Hours: 10:00 to 17:00 or 18:00 Saturday, 10:00 to 16:00 or 17:00 Sunday, based on previous last weekend in October hours.

Payment: Most stalls cash only, some accept PayPay, bring cash yen, ATMs at convenience stores near Chuo Park.

Official Event Information

Event Name: Hiroshima Food Festival 2027 – Japan, also called Hiroshima Food Festival, Food Festival, Hiroshima Food Festa

Venue: Hiroshima Castle, Chuo Park, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, entire area of Chuo Park and area surrounding Hiroshima Castle, stalls lining moat of Hiroshima Castle and parts of Chuo Park

Organizer: RCC Chugoku Broadcasting, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, with 23 cities and towns across prefecture participating

Official Website: https://en.japantravel.com/hiroshima/hiroshima-food-festival/3131

Additional Official Site: http://www.rcc.net/event/foodfestival/ official Japanese site

Description: Hiroshima holds huge two-day food festival at end of October every year. Hiroshima loves to eat, and this gathering is chance for entire prefecture to get together and do just that. It is food-lovers paradise, showcasing local food and drink from all 23 cities and towns across prefecture. Festival spreads out across entire area of Chuo Park and area surrounding Hiroshima Castle. Okonomiyaki, yakisoba, local beef, oysters, yakitori, ramen, curry, ice cream, beer, sake, wine, anything that can be made at food stall will be there. Once you’ve taken in just about all you can, there is also market, kagura dance performances, and musical acts to keep you entertained.

Foodie’s delight two-day event featuring hundreds of food and drink stalls showcasing establishments from all across Hiroshima Prefecture. Event usually takes place in Chuo Park and around Hiroshima Castle. Savor local okonomiyaki, yakisoba, beef, oysters, ramen, and beer, while you enjoy music and kagura dance performances. Entry is free, you only pay for food and drink. Food, glorious food of all kinds, from international delicacies to local favorites, from roasted slabs of meat and seafood to delicious vegetarian-friendly dishes and desserts, served in stalls lining moat of Hiroshima Castle and parts of Chuo Park.

Contact: RCC via official site

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