Hiroshima packed with lots of events is must-visit when traveling around Kansai area

Hiroshima prefecture in Chugoku region, which you can reach by Shinkansen from Kansai region in about 2 hours. In Hiroshima, there are many sunny days between April to October and various events are held. WHG Hotels provides hotels not only in Kansai region but also Hiroshima. Why not stop by here after enjoying Kyoto prefecture covered with fresh leaves and Nara prefecture brimming with flowers such as peony, Osaka where you can eat and walk and Hyogo prefecture having lots of spots with fantastic views?

“Sera Town” with magnificent scenery created by flowers

Have you ever been to “Sera Town” located at the central area in Hiroshima? It gathers attention as a cherry-blossom viewing spot because it brims with seasonal flowers such as weeping and Yae cherry blossoms in spring, hydrangeas and sunflowers in summer and  cosmos and salvia in autumn.’Serayurien,’ one of Japan’s largest lily gardens,  holds “Spring Flower Festival” until 26th May, 2019. The elegant scent of 150 kinds of lilies will soothe your soul. In addition, a special design (Hanae) formed by 3 million colorful violas attracts many people every year.’Serakogen Farm’ located at 540m, the highest altitude in Sera Town, will hold “Rose Festa 2019” from 23rd May, 2019 to 15th July, 2019. This place will be covered with 136 varieties of 7,100 roses, and the rich fragrance of roses will surround you. In particular, Japan’s longest rose row of 400m long is must-see! When it gets dark, roses lit up by gentle light of candles creates a romantic atmosphere.

2 traditional festivals held in May

Hiroshima will hold 2 festivals from 25th May, 2019 to 26th May, 2019. It is a valuable opportunity to enjoy different types of festivals at once!At first, we’re going to introduce “Mantou Mitama Festival” held at ‘Hiroshima Gokoku Shrine’ where Hiroshima’s professional baseball team, Hiroshima Toyo Carp visit here and pray for their victory every year. About 100 unmarried women in costumes of Miko-san will perform ‘Miko Dance’ with ringing bells in the precinct illuminated by 2,000 paper lanterns. You must be completely glued to the sight.The other festival is “Mt. Takamatsu Daimonji Festival.” It’s a traditional fire ritual with a history of over 200 years. When it gets 7:00 PM, a 45m vertical and 80m horizontal capital letter appears on the surface of Mt. Takamatsu. Why not witness the fantastic quaint view?