Stay for the festival

Hotels in Hiroshima around 30 to 31 October 2026, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.

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Editor's tip. Entry is free and the stalls run 10:00 to 17:00, but the castle approaches are shoulder to shoulder by late morning.

Know before you go

EntryFree entry (2026); food and drink paid at each booth
Hours2026: Sat 24 and Sun 25 Oct, 10:00-17:00; some plazas open to 20:00 on Saturday
Getting thereThe organiser asks visitors to use public transport; the nearest stop listed is Jogakuin-mae.

What to eat there

  • Whole-roasted Hiroshima beef thigh (Hiroshima-gyu momo maruyaki)
  • Hiroshima oysters
  • Hiroshima citrus
  • Local dishes from towns and cities across the prefecture (about 240 booths in 2025)

Good to know

  • Spread over six areas around Hiroshima Castle and its moats, plus Hiroshima Stadium Park (2025 layout)
  • No outside food or drink may be brought in
  • Drink-driving and drinking under 20 are prohibited; smoking only in designated spots
  • Hours can change or events be cancelled in bad weather

Sources: foodfesta.jp/ · rcc.co.jp/entry-412.html · enjoytokyo.jp/event/2084693/

Plan the days around it

Eat your way around Hiroshima while you are in town

Hiroshima Food Festival runs 30 to 31 October. These are the food tours and tastings in Hiroshima to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.

Hiroshima: Bar Hopping Food Tour★ 4.9 (61)

Guided tour · 3 hours

Hiroshima: Bar Hopping Food Tour

Taste Hiroshima's foods in one night in its biggest nightlife district. You'll explore the city with a local guide, visit 3 local bars, and try the best food and drink...

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Location

Address: Motomachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima

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