Ondo Festival & Marche: Event Details in Kure City

Published 2026-10-19 · Facts retrieved 2026-10-19

What it is

The Ondo Festival & Marche (音戸フェスティバル＆マルシェ) is a local event that takes place in Kure City (呉市), Hiroshima Prefecture. The official announcement uses the shortened name Ondo Fes-Maru (音戸フェスマル) to refer to this event. According to the official documentation, the event brings together more than 30 participating stalls, shops, and booths. These participating entities offer a range of items including gourmet food, hands-on workshops, and general retail goods. The overall event concept is described as a multipurpose gathering where visitors can experience four distinct activities: eating, seeing, listening, and playing.

This article was written after examining the official municipal notice released on the website of Kure City. The journalist retrieved and reviewed this official information on October 19, 2026. The city website updated this notice on October 10, 2026.

When and where

According to the official Kure City webpage updated on October 10, 2026, the event is scheduled to take place on Sunday, November 15 (11月15日(日)). The hours of operation are listed from 10:00 to approximately 15:00.

The designated venue for the event is around the Ondo Civic Center (音戸市民センター). The official mailing address for the Ondo Civic Center branch office is listed as 1-7-1 Minami-Ondo, Ondo-cho, Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture, 737-1205 (広島県呉市音戸町南隠渡1丁目7番1号).

Getting there

Travelers heading to Kure City can utilize public transport to reach Kure Station (呉駅). Official transit information lists the following travel methods:

Traveling from Hiroshima Station (広島駅): Passengers can travel to Hiroshima Station by Shinkansen and then take the JR Kure Line (JR呉線) from Hiroshima Station to Kure Station. When taking a rapid train service, the travel time is approximately 32 minutes.
Traveling from Hiroshima Airport (広島空港): Passengers can board the express bus named Airport Bus Kure Hiroshima Airport Line (エアポートバス呉広島空港線). This bus connects Hiroshima Airport directly to the front of Kure Station. The total travel time is approximately 1 hour.

The official event page does not provide specific instructions regarding local bus lines, shuttle services, or distances between Kure Station and the Ondo Civic Center.

Opening hours and prices

Not published on the official page as of 2026-10-19.

Tips for visitors

Visitors who plan to travel to the venue by private vehicle should note the available parking facilities. Kure City provides a temporary parking area for attendees. A map of the temporary parking space is available as a downloadable PDF file titled Temporary Parking Lot Location Map (臨時駐車場位置図) on the municipal website.

What we could not verify

Based strictly on the cited official source materials, the following information could not be verified:

The official organizer of the event (the city page lists the Ondo Civic Center branch office as an inquiry contact, but does not explicitly name an organizer).
Specific admission prices, registration fees, or item costs for individual stalls and workshops.
The complete directory of the 30 or more participating vendors, shop names, or specific menu items.
Detailed schedules for stage performances, musical acts, or specific timetable entries.
Local transit options, bus numbers, or travel times from Kure Station to the Ondo Civic Center.
Event status updates, severe weather policies, or rescheduled dates in the case of cancellation.

Sources

Kure City Official Website: Notice of Ondo Festival & Marche (Retrieved 2026-10-19)
Kure Trip: Access Information (Retrieved 2026-10-19)