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Hakkaisan Firewalking Festival
Update:2011.07.06
Hakkaisan Shrine has long been worshiped by people as a sacred place dedicated to the mountain gods. After the timber piled up in front of the altar has been burnt down, devotees walk barefoot over a bed of hot embers to pray for the health and prosperity of their family. Participation is open to the public.
Date/Times: Thursday, October 20th, 2011
From 10:00 Kimono-clad children’s procession
From 12:00 Ceremony begins (make prayers)
From 13:00 Firewalking begins
Location: Hakkaisanson Shrine sacred ceremonial ground,
4161 Osaki,
Directions: ● 10 minutes by car from JR Urasa Station
