Waseda Shrine

Waseda Shrine is a shrine located in Ushida Waseda, Higashi-ku, Hiroshima City. Many local people visit the seasonal festivals. January ● Tondo Festival (burning of talismans, etc.) 3rd Sunday of April ● Spring Annual Festival (Koto Festival) Kofun Festival July ● Summer Festival (Great Purification Festival, Wakuguri Festival) 3rd Sunday of October (Annual Festival) and the day before (Eve Festival) ● Autumn Annual Festival According to an ancient document, "A small hill was made on the flat ground and the divine spirit was enshrined on September 15, 1512," and the shrine has a history of over 500 years. There is also a Yayoi culture period tomb designated as a historic site by Hiroshima Prefecture on the grounds. The local history museum on the grounds displays stone tools and earthenware from the Jomon and Yayoi periods that have been excavated, and you can view them by making a reservation. In addition, a monthly festival is held on the 1st of each month from 9:00 a.m. Please come and visit us as we serve lucky items and rice porridge in front of the shrine, which is said to bring good health and prosperity (while supplies last). We also open the grounds to events such as workshops and community markets. Please check our website or Facebook for the latest event information.