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Things to do in Hiroshima in November 2026
By ValidaTrip Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Quick answer: Hiroshima in November 2026 usually runs near 18C by day, 9C at night, with about 7 rainy days.
Dated picks to verify first include Hiroshima International Animation Festival (Closing Days) and Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art - Autumn Exhibition.
Check the event list and public holidays below before assigning fixed dates.
Events, festivals, and public holidays for Hiroshima, Japan, in November 2026.
The point is making sure the places you already want to see are actually open on the days you'll be there.
Planning a Hiroshima trip in November?
Paste the recommendations you've collected — from friends, a ChatGPT itinerary, or blog listicles. ValidaTrip checks every place against your November dates: opening hours, closures, what needs booking ahead, and which Hiroshima events overlap your trip.
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Month context
Hiroshima in November: weather, seasonal timing, and what changes.
Hiroshima weather in November
High
17.7°C
Low
8.9°C
Rain
7d
70mm
10.2h daylight
What to prioritize in November
Prioritize Peace Memorial Park, Atomic Bomb Dome, Shukkeien Garden, Hiroshima Castle, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum.
Dates to check
Events, festivals, and closures in Hiroshima.
Events & festivals in Hiroshima, November 2026
Dates and ticketing change constantly — treat this as a starting point and confirm anything you'd build a day around.
- Nov 1 – Nov 3
Hiroshima International Animation Festival (Closing Days)
The Hiroshima International Animation Festival is a biennial event showcasing animated films from around the world. In 2026, the festival's closing days fall in early November, featuring screenings, awards, and special events. — Tickets for screenings and events should be booked in advance due to limited seating.
via GPT Festivals
- Nov 10 – Nov 29
Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art - Autumn Exhibition
A special autumn exhibition showcasing contemporary Japanese artists, held at the Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art. — Tickets available at the museum; advance booking recommended for guided tours.
via GPT Festivals
- Nov 14 – Nov 15
Hiroshima Flower Festival (Autumn Edition)
A smaller autumn edition of the famous Hiroshima Flower Festival, featuring seasonal flower displays and local performances in central Hiroshima. — Free entry; some workshops may require prior registration.
via GPT Festivals
Public holidays & closures in November 2026
On these dates banks, government offices, and many attractions in Japan close or switch to holiday hours. Worth checking before you pin a must-see to one of them.
- Nov 3Culture Day
- Nov 23Labour Thanksgiving Day
City context
What Hiroshima is known for before you choose what to prioritize.
Known for
City context
Hiroshima is a delta city on the Ota River where Peace Memorial Park, the Atomic Bomb Dome, Hondori, Hatchobori, Hiroshima Station, and Ujina Port structure most visitor days. The city combines 1945 memory work, rebuilt castle grounds, garden walks, streetcar travel, okonomiyaki counters, and easy ferries toward Miyajima.
Food & drink
Local flavor
Hiroshima food centers on Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, oysters, anago-meshi, tsukemen, lemon products from Setouchi islands, sake, and momiji manju sweets. Okonomimura, Ekinishi, Hondori, Nagarekawa, and Miyajima oyster shops are the main food anchors.
Things to do
Attractions and sights to consider in Hiroshima.
Things to do in Hiroshima
Map of top sights in Hiroshima
- 1Peace Memorial Park
- 2Atomic Bomb Dome
- 3Shukkeien Garden
- 4Hiroshima Castle
- 5Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
- 6Mitaki-dera
- 1
Peace Memorial Park
4.7★ · 29,582outdoorOpen dailyThe central park occupies land near the hypocenter and includes the Cenotaph, Flame of Peace, Peace Bell, Children Peace Monument, and river views toward the Atomic Bomb Dome.
- 2
Atomic Bomb Dome
4.7★ · 33,930outdoorOpen dailyThe former Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall survived close to the 1945 hypocenter and is preserved as a UNESCO-listed memorial structure.
Wikipedia - 3
Shukkeien Garden
4.5★ · 8,548outdoorOpen dailyThe Edo-period strolling garden near the Prefectural Museum of Art has ponds, bridges, tea houses, and rebuilt landscaping after wartime destruction.
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- 4Hiroshima Castle
- 5Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
- 6Mitaki-dera
- 7Mazda Museum
- 8Hiroshima Museum of Art
- 9Okonomimura
- 10Hondori Shopping Arcade
Areas and routes
Neighborhoods, day trips, and getting around Hiroshima.
Hiroshima neighborhoods
Each district has its own character — knowing which one you're in changes what's realistic to fit in a day.
Peace Park and Kamiyacho
This central zone is solemn and civic, with memorial sites, river walks, museums, streetcars, offices, and hotels close together.
Hondori and Hatchobori
Hondori and Hatchobori are the shopping and dining core, with arcades, department stores, Okonomimura, cafes, and tram intersections.
Hiroshima Station and Ekimae
The station area is practical, with Shinkansen access, hotels, Ekinishi bars, buses, trams, and fast links to Miyajima or Mazda tours.
Nagarekawa and Shintenchi
Nagarekawa is the nightlife belt, with bars, karaoke, late food, small streets, and Okonomimura nearby.
Hijiyama
Hijiyama rises south of the center, with parks, manga and contemporary-art museums, cherry trees, and quieter paths.
Ujina Port
Ujina is ferry-oriented and bay-facing, with the passenger terminal, waterfront walks, warehouses, and island connections.
Day trips from Hiroshima
Doable as a long day or comfortable as an overnight — each one is a destination on its own.
24km / 45-60min by JR or tram plus ferry from central Hiroshima
Miyajima and Itsukushima Shrine
The island has Itsukushima Shrine, the floating torii view, Momijidani Park, ropeway access, oysters, and deer.
25km / 35-45min by JR Kure Line from Hiroshima Station
Kure
The port city has the Yamato Museum, JMSDF Kure Museum, naval history, and Seto Inland Sea views.
35km / 40min by JR Sanyo Line from Hiroshima Station
Saijo sake district
The sake-brewery town has kura warehouses, tasting rooms, water wells, and a major sake festival in October.
Getting around
Hiroden streetcars are the main city tool, connecting Hiroshima Station, Hatchobori, Peace Park, Ujina Port, and the Miyajima ferry approach. JR trains handle Miyajima, Saijo, Kure, and Onomichi, while central Peace Park-Hondori-Hatchobori is walkable.
How to plan Hiroshima in November
- 1
Anchor the month
Check the 3 dated Hiroshima events for anything that overlaps your exact November dates before assigning fixed sightseeing days.
- 2
Protect closure days
Hold flexible plans around the 2 public holidays in Japan; museums, markets, and government-run sights can switch hours.
- 3
Group and validate
Group each Hiroshima day by nearby neighborhoods, then validate the saved places against your trip dates before exporting the checked route to Google Maps.
What to pack for Hiroshima in November
Pack from the monthly climate profile, not a generic Hiroshima checklist.
- Layerable daytime clothes for average highs around 18C.
- A light evening layer because nights average 9C.
- A small umbrella or packable shell for scattered rain across about 7 days.
How many days do you need in Hiroshima
4 days covers the main Hiroshima highlights at a realistic pace. Add 3 extra days if you want the listed day trips.
Is Hiroshima worth visiting in November
Yes. Hiroshima in November: 17.7°C high, 8.9°C low, 70mm rain over 7 days, 10.2h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
Validate your list
Turn this into a Hiroshima plan that actually works
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Export to Google Maps
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Questions
- What's on in Hiroshima in November 2026?
- Around 3 notable events and festivals fall in November 2026, including Hiroshima International Animation Festival (Closing Days), Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art - Autumn Exhibition, Hiroshima Flower Festival (Autumn Edition). Dates and times change — confirm each before you build your day around it.
- Are there public holidays in Hiroshima during November 2026?
- Culture Day (Nov 3), Labour Thanksgiving Day (Nov 23). Banks, government offices, and some attractions close or run holiday hours on these days.
- Will the places on my list be open when I'm in Hiroshima in November?
- Not always. Opening days and hours vary by weekday, season, and holiday. Paste your Hiroshima list into ValidaTrip and it checks every place against the exact dates you're there, flagging closures before the trip instead of at a locked door.
- How do I plan Hiroshima days without crossing the city twice?
- ValidaTrip groups your places by neighborhood so each day stays in one or two areas instead of zig-zagging. It also flags what needs booking ahead, so timed tickets and reservations don't fall through.