Welcome to a busy weekend in Hiroshima, featuring fun Easter activities, beautiful evening cherry blossom viewing, and shrine celebrations! We have 10 great options for families happening exactly on April 4th or 5th, 2026.
See our top picks
Waseda Shrine School Starter Prayer Festival
Waseda Shrine
A free, meaningful shrine visit where new students receive a charm and pencil.
Golden Goldfish Light Aquarium
THE OUTLETS HIROSHIMA
An indoor, visually stimulating goldfish display at the nearby outlet mall.
Happy Easter Egg Hunt
Gizagiza Leaf ~Kingdom of Play~
An interactive egg hunt where kids earn sweets for finding the hidden eggs.
· April 4
4: Get ready for an interactive Easter event where kids search for hidden eggs! If they find the right number, they win cute rabbit-shaped sweets using a special 'rabbit ear megaphone.'This is a specifically scheduled Easter experience happening only this Saturday and Sunday.
FREE : A special shrine service praying for the safety and academic success of children starting first grade. Attendees receive a free charm (*omamori*) and a pencil as a gift.This is a one-off, meaningful cultural event perfectly timed for families celebrating a new school year.
FREE : Try out paper airplanes designed for amazing flight performance as part of a transportation-themed exhibition. It’s a great free activity for kids who love aerodynamics.A high-engagement, completely free activity happening Saturday at the transportation museum.
: If the weather turns, pop into the outlet mall to see this unique aquarium featuring rare goldfish illuminated by light. It offers a short, visually appealing break.This attraction is running all weekend and provides a great indoor option near Hiroshima.
· April 5
7: Enjoy the magical illumination of the cherry blossoms, running until this Sunday! On weekend evenings, a special 'Oniwa Festival' with kitchen cars is set up on the lawn.This is the final day of the night illumination, making it a perfect Sunday evening outing before the blossoms fade.
FREE : Head to Hatsukaichi to enjoy the local Sakura tunnel along the Sumiyoshi Embankment. The festival ground features stalls selling local specialties and games aimed at children.This is a highly localized, one-day festival specifically scheduled for Sunday.
SHOBARA SAKURA FESTIVALFREE : This festival in Ueno Park features food stalls, workshops, and sports experiences, including a SUP (Stand Up Paddleboard) activity popular with children. The area around the pond is also lit up at night.This is a single-day event in Shobara City offering sports activities alongside flower viewing.
LITTLE CLASS 'FLUFFY UFO' CRAFT WORKSHOP : A fun craft session where children can color and decorate their original 'prayer charms' in connection with a pop-up exhibition. Great for younger kids learning about art.This is the final day of this targeted class, running until Sunday, April 5th.
STRAWBERRY AND CHOCOLATE FAIR AT HATTENDO VILLAGE : Take a short drive to Mihara for this sweet fair featuring limited strawberry and chocolate treats. They also offer experience menus like making parfaits that parents and kids can enjoy together.This fair runs until April 6th, so Sunday is the last full day to enjoy the weekend activities.
: Visit what's billed as the largest flower field in Western Japan, featuring hundreds of thousands of moss phlox and nemophila stretching across a massive hill. Sunday is a perfect day to enjoy the vibrant pinks and blues.While running for a month, Sunday is a key weekend day to enjoy this massive outdoor flower spectacle.
HANA TO YUME 50TH ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION : Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the famous *shojo* manga magazine 'Hana to Yume' with this exhibition themed around 'Party.' Great for older kids and teens who love manga culture.This exhibition is ending soon (April 14th), making Sunday one of the final opportunities to attend.
Also On· anytime this weekend
3: Get creative by coloring and decorating your own unique 'prayer charm' based on the museum's current art project. It’s a hands-on craft activity perfect for a relaxing Saturday afternoon.This is a specific craft workshop tied to a current museum project happening on Saturday.
: Check out the vibrant, perspective-bending paintings of British artist Adrian Berg, focusing on gardens. A calmer, indoor activity for Sunday afternoon.This exhibition concludes soon (April 12th), making this weekend one of the last chances to see it.
: Explore incredibly detailed, tiny worlds created by the popular artist Mozu, featuring miniature bathrooms, entrances, and closets. It’s fascinating for all ages to spot the details.It runs this weekend and offers a completely different kind of indoor entertainment compared to typical museum exhibits.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Hiroshima this weekend?
This weekend (Apr 04-05) there are 3 confirmed free events: the Waseda Shrine School Starter Prayer Festival, the Hatsukaichi Cherry Blossom Festival, and the Amazing Paper Airplane Flying Session at the Numaji Transportation Museum.
Are there any Easter activities for children this weekend?
Yes, the 'Happy Easter Event' is running both Saturday (April 4th) and Sunday (April 5th) in Fukuyama City, involving an egg hunt and sweets prizes.
What can we do Sunday evening?
You can enjoy the final night of the Shukkeien Garden Night Sakura Light-up, which includes special kitchen cars (food trucks) on the lawn until 8:00 PM.
