Important Intangible Folk Cultural Properties of Hiroshima

Discover Aki no Hayashida, a centuries-old rice-planting ceremony in rural Hiroshima where decorated oxen, singing maidens, and traditional musicians create a living tableau of Japan's agricultural heritage. Designated as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property.

In northeastern Hiroshima, this rice-planting rite held every four years honors the working oxen of a former iron-smelting region with Shinto and Buddhist rites.

Hiroshima’s registered properties across designations, with featured heritage and travel notes.

The complete kokuhō catalogue — browse by prefecture, period, and category.

Nationwide jūyō bunkazai — architecture, sculpture, painting, crafts, and documents.