Kanzaki Daishin Fire Training

Event Overview

The Kanazaki Temple fire-walking training, which has been ongoing for over 75 years, begins at noon with conch shells, drums, and cheers as participants parade through the town, and takes place at 1 PM on the Tone River riverbed. Visitors can walk over the fire while avoiding the flames at their feet, and those who complete the fire walk receive a fire-walking amulet. Additionally, from 10 AM at the venue, the Kozaki Riverside Festival features food stalls, sightseeing boats, a band festival, indigo dyeing experiences, and the main event is the fire-walking training, making it a Kanazaki Town event. Under the vast sky, you can overlook the majestic flow of the Tone River and enjoy a picnic while sitting on the riverbank.

Info

Event Location:

Near Tone River Riverbed Kanzaki Bridge

Address:

Kanzaki Honjuku, Kanzaki-cho, Katori-gun, Chiba

Public Transportation:

JR Shimousa-Kanzaki Station → 20-minute walk

Car Access:

3 minutes from the Ken-O Expressway Kanazaki IC. Alternatively, 20 minutes from the Higashi-Kanto Expressway Narita IC.

Phone Number:

0478-72-2114 (Kanzaki Town Development Division)

Parking Number:

300 cars / Free. Use the local riverbed parking lot.

Event Period

April 29, 2026 (Wednesday, holiday)

Price

Free

Event Category

Seasonal Festivals & Annual Events

The moment of the firewalking of the priest

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