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Miyajima Kangensai (Kangen-sai Boat Festival)
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Hiroshima · Chugoku
One of Japan's 'three great water festivals' — gagaku court musicians perform aboard decorated boats towed across Itsukushima Bay past the O-torii. Date follows the lunar calendar.
- Dates
- July 20, 2027
- Start time
- 15:00
- Location
- Hiroshima · Chugoku
- Nearest station
- Miyajimaguchi Station + ferry to Miyajima
- Crowd level
- National attendance
- Entry
- Free entry
- Official site
- miyajima.or.jp/english/event/event_kangen.html
Happens every year
What to expect
Court musicians performing aboard decorated boats past the famous floating torii.
Best viewing tips
Free to view from shore/bridges. Hatsurensai opening ceremony 15:00; main boat procession ~16:00-23:00.
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