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Planning a bread-focused outing in Hiroshima? Hiroshima Bread Festa (広島パンフェスタ) takes place on October 31 and November 1, 2026, at Hiroshima Gate Park. Bakeries from Hiroshima Prefecture and beyond will gather at the venue.
Opening hours are 11:00–16:00 on both days, with an earlier finish if bread sells out. If browsing the stalls is your main reason for going, aim for earlier in the day rather than close to 16:00.
Check the official Hiroshima Bread Festa website before leaving for the latest visitor information.
Dates, hours and venue
| Dates | Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours | 11:00–16:00 each day; ends earlier if sold out |
| Venue | Central Event Plaza at Hiroshima Gate Park (ひろしまゲートパーク内 中央イベント広場) |
| Address | 5 Motomachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture; part of Central Park |
| Admission | Not specified in the available information. Check the official website. |
| Parking | No parking available |
| Organizer | Hiroshima Bread Festa Executive Committee (広島パンフェスタ実行委員会), Taiyo Package Co., Ltd. (株式会社タイヨーパッケージ) |
Getting there by tram
With no parking available, the nearby Hiroshima Electric Railway stops are useful arrival points. The listed walking times are:
- Genbaku Dome-mae (原爆ドーム前): approximately one minute on foot.
- Kamiyacho-nishi (紙屋町西): approximately two minutes on foot.
For a day out using your phone for maps, our d VALUE PASS and ChargeSPOT guide explains the power bank rental service. Check its coverage separately; availability at this event is not confirmed.
What to expect
The attraction is the chance to browse bread from multiple bakeries in one place, with a focus on businesses from Hiroshima Prefecture. A confirmed bakery list and individual menus are not included in the available information, so check the official website if you have a particular shop or bread in mind.
The festival’s official character, Shokupan-san (食パンさん), may also appear. No appearance times have been provided, so treat a sighting as a possible extra rather than a scheduled part of your visit.
For separate outings elsewhere in Japan, you can also browse our Asoview attraction campaign guide and Ghibli Park exhibition guide. Check the relevant dates and conditions before making plans.
Frequently asked questions
- When is Hiroshima Bread Festa?
- It takes place on October 31 and November 1, 2026, from 11:00 to 16:00 each day. It may finish earlier if bread sells out.
- Is admission free?
- Admission pricing is not specified in the available information. Check the official website before visiting.
- Is parking available?
- No parking is listed. The venue is approximately a one-minute walk from Genbaku Dome-mae tram stop or a two-minute walk from Kamiyacho-nishi tram stop.
- Will the festival go ahead in the rain?
- A wet-weather policy is not included in the available information. Check the official website for updates before leaving.
Before heading out, confirm admission details, participating bakeries and any weather-related notices on the official festival website.
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